Hospice Music Therapist

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice in Springfield, MO is seeking a licensed Music Therapist to deliver compassionate hospice music therapy in Springfield, MO and surrounding areas. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide music therapy sessions to ease pain, reduce anxiety, and enhance mood for patients and families.

Successful candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Music Therapy, 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 and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide music therapy sessions to help manage pain, reduce anxiety and improve mood.
• Collaborate with care teams and document progress to support care goals.

Skills

Driver's license

Auto liability insurance

Education

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

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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