Hospice Music Therapist

Phoenix Home Care; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care in Joplin, MO seeks a Hospice Music Therapist to serve patients in their homes. You will use music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs, improving comfort and mood for patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, creating personalized treatment plans, and delivering sessions. You’ll work with families and care teams, and must hold a degree in music therapy with CBMT certification and a valid driver’s license for travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide music therapy sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborate with families and care teams to support comfort and quality of life.

Skills

Music therapy

Patient care

Compassionate communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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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