Hospice Music Therapist — Elevate Comfort & Connection

Cedar Valley Hospice; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly work environment

Comprehensive benefits package and 401

PSLF benefits

Job summary

Cedar Valley Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and their families, promoting comfort and quality of life. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, develop goals, and implement therapeutic interventions across homes, facilities, and the Hospice Home.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and be MT-BC credentialed or in the process, with hospice or healthcare experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must hold or be pursuing MT-BC credential through CBMT.
• Music therapy experience in hospice or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of music therapy techniques for serious illness, end-of-life, grief and loss.
• Proficiency with at least one musical instrument and use of music as therapy.
• Strong understanding of patient and family needs related to comfort, expression, connection, and spiritual support.
• Current Iowa driver’s license and ability to travel across the service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized music therapy to hospice patients and families in homes, facilities, and locations across the service area.
• Review referrals, assess needs, and develop individualized music therapy goals and interventions.
• Deliver and adapt music therapy interventions to promote comfort, quality of life, and relaxation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support holistic care.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC credential (CBMT) or in process

Job description

Cedar Valley Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and their families, promoting comfort and quality of life. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, develop goals, and implement therapeutic interventions across homes, facilities, and the Hospice Home.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and be MT-BC credentialed or in the process, with hospice or healthcare experience