Hospice Music Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice seeks a compassionate Music Therapist to deliver music therapy under the plan of care, assessing patient progress and adjusting interventions to improve comfort and quality of life.

The role emphasizes emotional and spiritual support through musical experiences. Requirements include a bachelor's in music therapy and eligibility for MT-BC/NMTR/AMTA certification, with the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with bachelor's degree in music therapy.
• Board Certified MT-BT, National Music Therapy Registry, American Music Therapy Association, or equivalent certification.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.

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.

Skills

Music therapy

Empathy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in music therapy

MT-BC/NMTR/AMTA certification

Job description

At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.Music therapists use the power of music to provide comfort and connection where conventional care falls short. Through personalized musical experiences, they help patients find moments of joy and peace during challenging times. This role combines artistic passion with clinical knowledge, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through the healing art of music therapy.If you're a compassionate Music therapist who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.Music Therapist Requirements & Core Responsibilities:Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with bachelor's degree in music therapy.One of the following:Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BT)National Music Therapy RegistryAmerican Music Therapy AssociationOr another national organization that certifies, registers, or accredits Music Therapists.Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.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.Benefits & Schedule:Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full-time positionHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceCompany-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance401(k) with up to 4% company matchTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid time off and paid holidays