Hospice Music Therapist

Grace Hospice MN; Twin Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Short/long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative team

Job summary

Grace Hospice in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will assess patients, create individualized music therapy plans, and provide visits focused on comfort, connection, and quality of life.

You will collaborate with clinicians, participate in team and IDG meetings, and document care accurately. Flexibility in scheduling and a supportive environment help you make meaningful impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program is required.
• Current MT-BC certification through CBMT is required.
• At least 1 year of music therapy experience; 2+ years preferred.
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy plans of care.
• Provide visits that promote comfort, connection and quality of life.
• Adapt interventions as patient goals change.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.
• Participate in IDG and MT team meetings.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Create meaningful legacy projects for patients using tools like GarageBand.
• Provide music for staff, events or community education as needed.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC certification (CBMT)

Job description

Grace Hospice | Minneapolis, MN

Pay Range: $29.00–$33.00 per hour, based on experience

Turn Your Love of Music Into Meaningful Care

Imagine using music to bring comfort, connection and meaningful moments to patients and families when they matter most.

Grace Hospice is looking for a compassionate, creative Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our interdisciplinary care team.

In this role, you’ll use music therapy to support each patient’s emotional, physical and psychosocial needs while creating individualized experiences based on their preferences, strengths and goals. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your patient visit schedule while collaborating with a supportive team of hospice professionals.

At Grace Hospice, our culture is built around Excellence, Kindness and Teamwork. If you’re looking for a career where your creativity and clinical skills can make a lasting difference, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy plans of care
• Provide music therapy visits designed to promote comfort, connection and quality of life
• Adapt interventions as patient needs and goals change
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families
• Participate in IDG meetings and Music Therapy team meetings
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Create meaningful legacy projects for patients and families using tools such as GarageBand
• Provide music for staff support, special events or community education as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Music Therapy from an accredited program
• Current MT-BC certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
• At least one year of music therapy experience; two or more years preferred
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred
• Compassionate, creative and comfortable connecting with patients and families with diverse needs and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

Why You’ll Love Working at Grace Hospice

• Competitive pay of $29.00–$33.00 per hour
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Dependent life and AD&D insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Flexibility in coordinating patient visits
• Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team
• A unique opportunity to use your creativity and clinical skills in meaningful ways

About Grace Hospice

Grace Hospice is a nonprofit organization committed to providing professional hospice care with a personal touch. Our interdisciplinary team provides physical, emotional and spiritual support tailored to each patient and family’s unique needs, wishes and goals.

We believe meaningful care can take many forms—and music has a powerful ability to create connection, comfort and memories.

Learn more about Grace Hospice

Grace Hospice is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer.