Home Care Music Therapist

VITAS Healthcare; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Florida is seeking a qualified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to provide patient-centered therapy in a hospice setting. You will develop treatment plans from need assessments and deliver individual or group sessions using prescribed music therapy techniques.

Sessions involve guided imagery, relaxation, and awareness of conscious feelings. Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of healthcare experience.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• MT-BC board certification by CBMT.

Responsibilities

• Develops treatment plan using individualized needs assessment.
• Instructs patients individually or in groups in music therapy techniques.
• Studies and analyzes patient reactions and adjusts care plan as needed.
• Documents visits and activities on VITAS documentation.
• Participates in team meetings as requested.

Skills

Music therapy

Healthcare experience

CBMT MT-BC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

Job description

Qualifications

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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