Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Health Management; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management in Waterville, Maine seeks a Board Certified Music Therapist (or eligible to take the certification exam) to provide music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of hospice patients.

This role involves creating individualized care plans, coordinating with the care team, educating staff and families, documenting progress and participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Certified to practice as a music therapist in the state.
• At least 2 years of experience as a music therapist; hospice preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Understands hospice philosophy and focus on comfort.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services to patients per written plan of care.
• Initiate music therapy program and train staff and families on goals.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries.
• Provide music therapy consultation to families/caregivers.
• Deliver in-service education for nursing staff as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams.
• Engage in quality improvement and orientation activities for hospice team.

Skills

Music therapy

CPR certified

Hospice experience

Licensed driver

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Music Therapy

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. 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. 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. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• 4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
• 5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• 6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
• 7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• 8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• 2. Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
• 3. At least (2) two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience is preferred.
• 4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• 5. Understands hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehab
• 6. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.