Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Health Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management in Cleveland, OH seeks a Music Therapist (board certified or eligible) to provide music therapy addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of hospice patients. The role includes developing individualized care plans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating families and staff to support comfort and quality of life.

This contracted or employed position offers opportunities to contribute to program growth and patient well-being within a

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in music therapy.
• State licensure as a music therapist.
• Minimum 2 years of music therapy experience; hospice/community care preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Understanding hospice philosophy and focus on comfort.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written plan of care.
• Directs music therapy treatment and prioritizes patient needs.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries.
• Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
• Contributes to quality improvement activities.
• Participates in hospice team orientation.

Skills

CPR certification

2+ years experience

Hospice knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in music therapy

Job description

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS (OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE CERTIFICATION EXAM)

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. 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. 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. 3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. 4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. 5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. 6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. 7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
8. 8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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