Hospice Music Therapist

Job Description Summary

The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

Social Services Director

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written, individualized plan of care. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
• Evaluate home environment.
• Directing music therapy treatment.
• Determining priority needs for music therapy.
• Reporting to physician the patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case care conferences.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
• Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

• Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a music therapist within the state.
• At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience preferred but not required.
• Understands hospice philosophy, that the focus of care is comfort vs. rehabilitation.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working condition.