Hospice Music Therapist — Compassionate Care & Impact

AccentCare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible spending / Health Savings

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

AccentCare in Edison, NJ is seeking a Hospice Music Therapist to provide music therapy services to patients and families under the interdisciplinary care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Music with AMTA-approved concentration and MT-BC certification, plus experience with terminal illness. Responsibilities include assessments, planning interventions, and contributing to bereavement programs across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy (AMTA-approved).
• Board Certified MT-BC by CBMT.
• Experience with terminally ill patients (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete music therapy assessments with patient and family per interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Plan and implement music therapy interventions.
• Guide patient in creative activities to improve or maintain function and quality of life.
• Evaluate effectiveness of music therapy services with patient and family.
• Provide in-services to staff and facilities as requested by therapist.
• Serve as IDG counselor at meetings and participate in on-call rotation.
• Support bereavement program at site level.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music with AMTA-approved concentration

Board Certified MT-BC

Job description

AccentCare in Edison, NJ is seeking a Hospice Music Therapist to provide music therapy services to patients and families under the interdisciplinary care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Music with AMTA-approved concentration and MT-BC certification, plus experience with terminal illness. Responsibilities include assessments, planning interventions, and contributing to bereavement programs across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.