Hospice Music Therapist (MT-BC) (38480)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct music therapy assessments and develop individualized plans
• Provide therapeutic music interventions for patients and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Support emotional expression, relaxation, and symptom relief
• Document services and patient responses accurately and timely in the EMR

Qualifications

• Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
• Licensed or registered in the State of MI
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2-step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy
• Must meet educational requirements to achieve certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Industry Experience

• Hospice and Palliative Care certified Music Therapist preferred.
• Previous experience with terminally ill patients/families is highly desirable.