Job Details

Expressive Arts & Music Therapy Mgr

Position Number: 6453916
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health - Other Health Faculty

Expressive Arts & Music Therapy Mgr

Job Summary

Expressive Arts and Music Therapy Education, Research, and Training Manager. This position manages expressive arts and music therapy clinical services, including music therapy, Artists-in-Residents, and directing our national internship training program. The job includes management of the day-to-day operations of these teams of students and professionals, collaboration with research teams, training and supervising students and employees, financial management of the program budget, partnerships with foundation and donor support for funding, and program growth and development.

This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing operations and strategic planning of staffing, customer/patient services, research projects, teaching and training students and professions, collaborating with research teams, and financial management functions in areas including (but not limited to) non-pharmacological symptom management, administrative services, federal or state compliance, research operations, and development with University and Huntsman foundation grants and gifts. This position will support the University of Utah's goals and mission and act as a catalyst between departments, faculty, physicians, and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service.

Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between university departments and the community.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
Additional Qualifications

Current Music Therapy certification through the Board of Music Therapy (MT-BC).
1-2 years of experience in education/training role.

Disclaimer This job description indicates the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

Leads expressive arts and music therapy, defining the scope, strategy, goals, and growth. Develops and implements customer service, staff management, and financial objectives for assigned departments consistent with the University's goals and objectives. Performs essential functions of licensed, credentialed, or certified professional areas.
Financial management of budget goals, labor, and non-labor expenses. Estimates budgetary requirements and monitors purchases and inventory. Prioritizes purchases and spending decisions within a budget.
Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness. May implement logistic plans and procedures to ensure that the needs of internal University and external entities are met. Coordinates with other Wellness & Integrative Healthcare Center programs to create cohesive objectives and develop strategies to achieve them.
Oversees department staff management, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and staff retention. Screens, interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and develops employees and student interns. Ensures high-quality internship programs. Provide oversight of retention, evaluation, and performance of hospital and clinic employees, national interns, research projects, and community-engaged activities. Actively engages staff with updates and news, as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate. Creates work schedules for providers and sets expectations for cross-coverage.
Participates in developing and interpreting department policies to ensure compliance with the University's policies and regulatory requirements. May authorize exceptions to department policy and procedures related to assigned departments. Ensures compliance with Federal and state regulations.
Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. Assists in setting department short-and long-term goals. Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within the scope of services. Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports. Manages employee performance (staff evaluations and providing timely feedback to resolve conflicts). Maintains training materials, written standards and expectations, and protocols for each program and ensures regulatory compliance with the service area.
Coordinates with on-site operations leaders at various locations where expressive arts and music therapists provide services to ensure proper access to space and equipment and knowledge of services available. Collaborates with the Volunteer Department to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers. Coordinates monthly meetings, sets program goals, creates project expectations, monitors progress, and maintains team motivation.
Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns, and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow-through to ensure quality customer service. Manages quality improvement projects within service areas-authors communication materials (e.g., presentations, documents, proposals).
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community and other institutions. Develops relationships and strategies with outpatient clinics and inpatient units. Promotes new and existing services.
Serves as part of the department management team. Communicates and develops positive relationships with stakeholders, supervisors, potential funders, and directors to ensure services and projects align with their goals and needs. Develops or assists with research and grant applications related to Wellness & Integrative Health Center services. Leads team abstracts for conference presentations and poster sessions for national and international conferences. Creates regular content for social media, patient outreach and education, and communications. Initiates presentations, research, and program development. Facilitates tours for DNV, VIPs, guest visitors, the Huntsman Foundation, new employees, and students.

Problem-SolvingThe problems and solutions encountered by this position vary depending on the area and structure of the department. This position frequently addresses problematic situations and often acts as a mediator or a negotiator. The ability to perform the job's essential functions as outlined above is required, as well as demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes to effectively monitor and develop staff and students to ensure the smooth operation of services. One must demonstrate knowledge of life span growth and development principles and the ability to discuss the scientific basis and commonly used techniques for professional areas. Demonstrate an ability to recognize risk factors due to the effects of cancer and cancer treatments. Maintain and follow standard quality, safety, environmental, and infection control policies and procedures.

Comments The incumbent must be proficient in making daily operational decisions in the assigned area to ensure compliance with current regulations and guidelines.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required.Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required.Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, working in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as musical instruments, while providing patient care.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, or playing an instrument.Interact with others, requiring employees to verbally communicate and hear and understand spoken information.Operate equipment and manipulate paper, requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

Master's degree in a related area or equivalent.
3-5 years of progressively responsible supervision/management experience.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42777B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01521 - HCI Wellness & Suvivorship
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 31600 to 58400
Close Date: 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186914