Music Therapist/UKHC

Job Title
Music Therapist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54153

Working Title
Music Therapist

Department Name
M7200: Integrative Medicine & Health

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
10

Salary Range
$48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Music Therapy Board Certification

Physical Requirements

Walking some distances, occasionally sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25 lbs;

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Clinical Music Therapist will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical duties in conjunction with the Creative Arts Therapies team,

The position will provide a patient centered experience when conducting music therapy with adult medical populations; enhance patient experience by monitoring and responding to therapeutic evaluative information; respond to customer service issues in a timely manner, and maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation. Will align the activities of students and interns with patient outcomes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Music therapy theory and Practice; Communication skills (oral and written); Organization; Time Management; Problem Solving; Flexibility; Work independently as well as within a team; Dependability

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree in music therapy and 1 year or more years related experience

Deadline to Apply
04/30/2026

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