Hospice Music Therapist

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is seeking a licensed Music Therapist to provide hospice care in Springfield, MO and surrounding areas. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver music therapy sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs, supporting families throughout the care journey.

The role emphasizes compassionate, skilled care to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance quality of life for patients facing end-of-life challenges.

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, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide music therapy sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs.
• Support families and help manage pain, reduce anxiety, and improve mood through music therapy.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program

Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT)

Job description

• Pay Per Visit
• Springfield, 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

We're taking the journey with you, creating a New Beginning!

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

Our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunitiesto our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services to our clients built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.