Hospice Music Therapist

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice in Joplin, MO is seeking a qualified Music Therapist to support hospice patients at home. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide music therapy sessions to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and improve mood.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Music Therapy, CBMT certification, and a valid driver's license; drive to patient homes in Joplin and surrounding areas, with a pay-per-visit compensation model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT).
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide music therapy sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs.
• Help manage pain, reduce anxiety and improve mood for hospice patients.

Skills

Music therapy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy

CBMT Certification

Job description

• Pay Per Visit
• Joplin, MO and surrounding areas

Music Therapy in Hospice care is a proven method in which trained and certified music therapists uses music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life, as well as their families. Hospice Music Therapists assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide music therapy sessions to help manage pain, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.

Music therapy provides the most benefit to patients who:

• Lack social interaction or sensory stimulation
• Experience pain and symptoms that are difficult to control through traditional medical interventions
• Feel anxious or are affected by dementia
• Look for a concrete way to cope or to define or articulate feelings or thoughts
• Face communication problems due to physical or intellectual impairments
• Need spiritual support, possibly involving other family members
• Enjoy music to enhance their quality of life or maintain dignity

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT)
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance

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