Compassionate Music Therapist — Comfort & Connection

St. Croix Hospice; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide compassionate, patient-centered music therapy within the care team. You will assess patients, implement therapeutic interventions, and document sessions while upholding HIPAA and contributing to quality improvement efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Music Therapy and applicable certifications; you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with bachelor's degree in music therapy.
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BT) or National Music Therapy Registry or AMTA certification or other certifying organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy per plan of care; assess patients and determine effectiveness.
• Implement interventions to relieve symptoms and support emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Use techniques such as relaxation, lyric analysis, songwriting, and life review; document sessions promptly.
• Educate team, maintain HIPAA compliance, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in music therapy

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BT)

National Music Therapy Registry

American Music Therapy Association

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide compassionate, patient-centered music therapy within the care team. You will assess patients, implement therapeutic interventions, and document sessions while upholding HIPAA and contributing to quality improvement efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Music Therapy and applicable certifications; you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being for patients and families.