Hospice Music Therapist

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Hockessin (DE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a Hospice Music Therapist to enhance the quality of life for residents in end-of-life care. The role involves using music therapy to provide comfort and support to residents and their families. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in music therapy and board certification, along with experience in hospice or palliative care. Join a team committed to compassionate care and professional growth.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Use music therapy to improve emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of residents.
• Collaborate with a team to offer personalized musical experiences.

Skills

Communication

Music Therapy Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Hospice Music Therapist position.

In this role, you will be responsible for using music therapy to improve the emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of residents in end-of-life care. Collaborates with a team to offer personalized musical experiences that brings comfort, eases anxiety and pain, and supports residents and their families. This position needs deep knowledge of music's healing benefits, good communication skills, and the ability to create a caring environment for those with terminal illnesses.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an accredited program
• Minimum of two years’ experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related healthcare setting (preferred)
• Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credentials are required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

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Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$25.24 - $30.65 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.