Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC in New Haven, CT seeks a Music Therapist (board certified or eligible) to provide therapy addressing physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients in a hospice setting.

The role requires developing and following individualized plans of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve quality of life for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Provides music therapy services according to a written individualized plan of care.
• Assesses and evaluates therapeutic status and contributes to the total plan of care.
• Instructs other personnel and family/caregivers on music therapy goals.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries.

Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care.
• Instructs other personnel and family/caregivers in music therapy phases and goals.
• Prepares clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
• Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams.
• Participates in hospice team orientation.

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.