Hospice Music Therapist (MT-BC) (38479)

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to provide meaningful support

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice in West Branch, MI, is seeking a Part-Time Music Therapist to provide essential emotional support to hospice patients and their families through music therapy. This role involves conducting assessments, developing individualized therapeutic plans, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy and meet the state regulatory requirements. A compassionate presence is critical in enhancing the quality of life for those in palliative care.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered in the State of MI.
• Experience with terminally ill patients is preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct music therapy assessments and develop evaluation plans.
• Provide therapeutic music interventions for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Document services in the EMR HCHB.

Skills

Therapeutic presence

Emotional connection

Music therapy assessments

Patient confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: West Branch, MI - MI 48661

Music Therapist

Therapeutic presence. Emotional connection. Comfort through music.

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a Part‑Time Music Therapist to provide comfort, connection, and emotional support to hospice patients and families through individualized music therapy services in home and facility settings. This role focuses on enhancing quality of life through therapeutic interventions that promote comfort, relaxation, and emotional expression.

Schedule, Hours & Territory

• Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• West Branch, MI, and surrounding areas

What We Offer

• Opportunity to provide meaningful therapeutic support to hospice patients and families
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Mission‑driven hospice environment focused on comfort and dignity

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct music therapy assessments and develop individualized plans
• Provide therapeutic music interventions for patients and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Support emotional expression, relaxation, and symptom relief
• Document services and patient responses accurately and timely in the EMR HCHB (Homecare Homebase)

Qualifications

• Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the State of MI
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; online CPR certification accepted; hands‑on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2‑step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Industry experience

• Hospice and Palliative Care certified Music Therapist preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy, and must meet educational requirements to achieve certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Previous experience with terminally ill patients/families is highly desirable.