Music Specialist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The goal of the Music Therapy Program is to introduce patients with a wide array of diagnoses to a non-invasive treatment option that promotes health and well-being. A trained, certified music therapist will use planned, live music interventions to aid patients in reaching their therapeutic goals.

To implement this new program, ASC will contract/hire a music therapist to provide services three hours a week at both Mercy Downtown and Mercy Southwest Hospital locations.

• Knowledge of and ability to fluently play an acoustical instrument.
• Excellent communication and interpretation skills.
• Teaching skills helpful.
• Musical talent, discipline and perseverance.
• 3+ years of experience playing acoustic instrument(s).

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and has been providing quality, compassionate care since 1910.

$24.00 - $32.74 per hour

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care