Music Therapist, Hospice MT-BC Certified

Responsibilities

• Complete the music therapy assessment with patient and family when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Plan music therapy interventions
• Guide the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities for the purpose of improving or maintaining mental and physical function and quality of life
• Evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient and / or family-of-choice
• Provide in-services to staff, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities as requested and determined appropriate by therapist
• As one of the counseleors in the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the MT serves as the counselor at IDG meetings, participates in on call rotation, and assists with sign ups and consents for newly referred patients
• Support the bereavement program at the site level

Requirements

• Be the Best Hospice Music Therapist You Can Be
• Meet these qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy and/or Music Therapy from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university (or undergraduate equivalency program approved by AMTA)
• Board Certified as Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT)
• Previous experience with terminally ill patients / families is highly desirable
• Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license and the minimum state required liability auto insurance

Qualifications

• Be the Best Hospice Music Therapist You Can Be
• Meet these qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy and/or Music Therapy from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university (or undergraduate equivalency program approved by AMTA)
• Board Certified as Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT)
• Previous experience with terminally ill patients / families is highly desirable
• Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license and the minimum state required liability auto insurance

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of music therapy techniques and their applications
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

Pay

$50,000 - $71,000 / year

Schedule

M-F, Full Time