Hospice Music Therapist (MT-BC) - Comfort & Connection

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group in West Orange, NJ seeks a compassionate Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our Hospice Team. You will deliver music therapy to hospice patients and families in homes, hospitals, SNFs, and assisted living facilities, guiding assessment, treatment planning, and interventions to support physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Music Therapy, MT-BC, CBMT exam, and a valid driver's license with the ability to travel the service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• MT-BC credential current.
• CBMT national exam completed.
• Valid driver's license and travel ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services to hospice patients and families in various care settings.
• Assess patients and develop individualized music therapy plans.
• Utilize music interventions to address comfort, anxiety, and mood.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Compassion/empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

Tools

Digital recording devices

Musical instruments

Job description

VNA Health Group in West Orange, NJ seeks a compassionate Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our Hospice Team. You will deliver music therapy to hospice patients and families in homes, hospitals, SNFs, and assisted living facilities, guiding assessment, treatment planning, and interventions to support physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Music Therapy, MT-BC, CBMT exam, and a valid driver's license with the ability to travel the service