Hospice Music Therapist

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is seeking a certified music therapist to join our hospice team in Springfield, MO. The role involves assessing patients, creating personalized treatment plans, and delivering music therapy sessions to ease pain and anxiety while supporting families during end-of-life care.

Required are a Bachelor's or Master’s in Music Therapy from an accredited program, CBMT certification, and a valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.

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.
• Provide music therapy sessions to help manage pain, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.
• Support end-of-life care and assist families as part of hospice services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

Master's Degree in Music Therapy

CBMT Certification

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

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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