Home Care Music Therapist

VITAS Healthcare; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Naples, Florida is seeking a Music Therapist. You will develop treatment plans, instruct patients in music techniques, and analyze their reactions. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in music therapy and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in hospice care. This is a vital role in a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Board certification (MT-BC) from CBMT required.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Instruct patients in music therapies.
• Analyze patient reactions and adjust care plans.
• Documents visits and activities in VITAS documentation.
• Participates in team meetings as requested.

Skills

Individualized needs assessment

Group instruction

Patient analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develops treatment plan, using individualized needs assessment, depending on goal of therapy.
• Instructs patients individually or in groups in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, or awareness of conscious feelings.
• Studies and analyzes patients' reactions to various experiences and adjusts care plan as needed.
• Documents visits and other activities on VITAS documentation.
• Participates in team meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two(2) yearsprior relevant experience in ahealthcare setting.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Board certification (MT-BC) by certification board for music therapists (CBMT).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an accredited institution approved by American Music Therapy Association(AMTA).

Special Instructions to Candidates

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V