Music Therapy Fellow

Music Therapy Fellowship

About the Job:

• Location: Starshine Home Health and the Burnet Campus
• Status: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week. 12-month fellowship placement.
• Schedule: Will vary depending on clinical coverage needs and may include evening hours.
• Benefits: Eligibility begins on first day of employment.
• Base pay: $46,134.40-$57,678.40 as a salaried/exempt employee.

Job Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Equivalency in Music Therapy from an AMTA approved school
• Completion of Music Therapy Internship
• Board Certification in Music Therapy
• Ohio Licensure in Music Therapy
• Valid Driver's License

This fellowship program is designed to be an entry‐level professional position, where the fellow will work as part of a team of experienced clinicians throughout a variety of units in a pediatric healthcare setting while benefiting from continued clinical supervision and education.

Fellows are employees of the institution and as such will follow the same policy and guideline expectations as all division staff. The fellowship is structured to provide an educational opportunity for a board-certified and state licensed music therapist interested in further training and development of music therapy skills in a pediatric healthcare environment.

While working alongside professional Music Therapists, the fellow will work to provide care that addresses the developmental and psychosocial needs of a diverse population of infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families at CCHMC.

Responsibilities of Job:

• Attend educational in-services to enhance learning in core competency areas related to music therapy.
• Meet with direct supervisor and members of the music therapy team to set goals, assess progress, and process clinical experiences.
• Function independently to provide music therapy services as needed throughout the institution.

Skills and Competencies Needed for Job:

• Development: Able to verbalize apply knowledge of growth and development.
• Diversity Appreciation: Understand and demonstrate respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leverage differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciate cultural differences and adjust one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself.
• Relationship Management: Develop constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable, and interpersonally engaged; communicate and engage with respect and curiosity; maintain awareness of shared purpose and common goals.
• Professional Knowledge/Ability: Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position; demonstrate independent documentation skills in compliance with accreditation expectations
• Professional Demeanor: demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor; maintains a strong therapeutic relationship with clients with awareness of professional boundaries.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills.
• Organization: Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects and clinical caseload independently.
• Physical Stamina and Capability: Capable of bending, lifting, and standing; demonstrate physical ability to perform necessary tasks; physical stamina sufficient to perform the above physical demands of the job alongside extensive standing/walking; reliable car for transportation.

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability