Hospice Board Certified Music Therapist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist to join our hospice clinical team in New Haven, CT. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, and collaborative care planning.

The therapist provides music therapy per an individualized plan, mentors staff and family caregivers, prepares progress summaries, and participates in interdisciplinary teams and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
• State certification to practice music therapy.
• Minimum two years of experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
• Understanding hospice philosophy and comfort-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy per individualized plan of care and evaluate status.
• Direct music therapy treatment and set priorities.
• Prepare progress summaries and reports.
• Provide family/caregiver consultation.
• Offer in-service education to nursing staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Support hospice orientation for team members.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Music Therapy Degree

Licensed Music Therapist

Job description

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS (+Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities)

Job Title/Position:

Music Therapist

Reports To:

Clinical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to: a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. b. Directing music therapy treatment. c. Determining priority needs for music therapy d. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. 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 conferences.
3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
3. At least (2) two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience is preferred.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Understands hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehab
6. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.