Hospice Music Therapist: Transform Lives Through Caring

Anchor Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking a Music Therapist to provide initial assessment and ongoing therapy for hospice patients in home or community settings. The role involves setting therapeutic goals, collaborating with families and the care team, and implementing music-based interventions to support comfort and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (certification eligible) with preference for those who have experience with terminally ill patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy and must meet educational requirements to achieve certification from the Certification Board of Music Therapist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy or Master's Degree in Music Therapy preferred.
• Previous experience with terminally ill patients is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and families.
• Develop individualized music therapy care plans.
• Use creative therapeutic activities to improve or maintain function and quality of life.
• Document all services in the clinical record.
• Support bereavement activities and provide counseling as identified.

Skills

Music Therapy

Hospice Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Master's degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Anchor Health is seeking a Music Therapist to provide initial assessment and ongoing therapy for hospice patients in home or community settings. The role involves setting therapeutic goals, collaborating with families and the care team, and implementing music-based interventions to support comfort and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (certification eligible) with preference for those who have experience with terminally ill patients.