Hospice Music Therapist PRN or Part Time - Lafayette, IN

Paradigm Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a patient-focused company dedicated to providing high-quality care. This role as a part-time Music Therapist involves conducting music therapy assessments, customizing treatment plans, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient experiences. Ideal candidates will bring compassion and creativity to their work, ensuring that every patient receives the personalized care they deserve. Join a rapidly expanding organization that values teamwork and recognizes the importance of a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about music therapy and making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing music therapy assessments and customizing treatment programs.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive music therapy assessments and analyze patient data.
• Design music therapy experiences tailored to patient and family goals.

Skills

Music Therapy Assessment

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Improvisation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training

Tools

Musical Instruments (keyboard, guitar, percussion)

Job description

If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused on providing the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!

Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and we are opening several new positions. Due to our continued growth, we are adding a part-time Music Therapist position.

Work Location:

Tippecanoe County and surrounding communities

Position is on an "as-needed" basis (PRN) or Part Time

Schedule is M-F

Job Functions:

• Performs accurate and comprehensive music therapy assessments within a 5 day window from the start of care date.
• Adapt existing or create new music therapy assessment instruments or procedures to meet individual patient's needs.
• Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches. Analyze or synthesize patient data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy.
• Review research or literature in music therapy or related disciplines.
• Assess patient functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, or other abilities.
• Communicate patient assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
• Confer with professionals on patient's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
• Customize treatment programs for Hospice population.
• Design music therapy experiences to meet patient and family goals or objectives.
• Establish patient goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering patient needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.
• Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
• Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet patient's therapeutic needs.
• Observe and document patient reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy and Hospice.
• Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity, in accordance with treatment plans.
• Play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.

Experience:

• One year of Hospice experience preferred, but not required.

Credentials:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
• Board Certified
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred
• Proof of current classroom CPR
• Hepatitis profile and TB vaccination record
• Current Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance

Statement:

It is the policy of Paradigm Health to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, or as otherwise required by an applicable local or state law. Paradigm Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity.