Music Therapist (per Diem)

UCLA Health

Santa Monica, CA, United States
Hourly: $38.15 - $50.35; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Trauma-informed music therapy delivery
Telehealth bereavement session facilitation
Culturally sensitive end-of-life interventions
UCLA Health is seeking a per diem Music Therapist to support the 3 Wishes Program at their Santa Monica location. The role focuses on providing trauma-informed music therapy services to families facing end-of-life situations, including creating personalized songs and conducting bereavement support sessions

Job Summary

  • The role centers on delivering culturally sensitive interventions that honor patients and support grieving families during and after a patient's passing.
  • Responsibilities include conducting telehealth bereavement support sessions and creating personalized Heartbeat Legacy Songs for loved ones.
  • This is a meaningful opportunity to bring comfort, connection, and healing to families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Matching Summary

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UCLA Health is seeking a per diem Music Therapist to support the 3 Wishes Program at their Santa Monica location. The role focuses on providing trauma-informed music therapy services to families facing end-of-life situations, including creating personalized songs and conducting bereavement support sessions.

Salary

Hourly: $38.15 - $50.35; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed music therapy delivery
  • Telehealth bereavement session facilitation
  • Culturally sensitive end-of-life interventions
  • Interdisciplinary clinical team collaboration
  • Institutional documentation standards adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability to variable weekly workloads
  • Compassionate connection with grieving families
  • Timely response to medical directors
  • Strong organizational skills for file management

Key Requirements

  • Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC) via CBMT
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy
  • Minimum 3 years experience in grief work
  • Experience in palliative care or hospice end-of-life care
  • Ability to maintain professional certification and ethical practice

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