Hospice Music Therapist — Transform Lives Through Music

ADP, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Coast Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide music therapy services to patients, families and staff in Stuart, FL. The role involves assessments, therapeutic activities, documentation, and education for care teams to improve quality of life within an interdisciplinary plan of care.

The position demands CBMT certification, strong communication and musical performance skills, and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• CBMT Board Certification and continuing education requirements.
• High customer service orientation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate musical skills with competence (singing, guitar, piano).
• Knowledge of music therapy research and best practices in clinical interventions.
• Ability to assess and interpret age-related data and responses in treatment.
• Attendance is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implements, plans and completes the music therapy assessment with the patient and family when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Guides the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities for the purpose of improving or maintaining mental and physical functions and quality of life.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient.
• Documents all services provided to hospice patients and families in the clinical record.
• Instructs other care team members in the use of music to achieve care plan goals; provides in-services to staff and facilities as requested.
• Participates in special events when appropriate and allowable due to regular scheduled duties.
• Follows standards of practice set forth by AMTA and NHPCO.
• Educates staff and community on appropriate use of the music therapy program and encourages referrals from clinical staff.
• Uses music therapy to treat medical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs in an age-appropriate manner and aligned with patient/family cultures.
• Participates in weekly IDT care planning meetings and contributes the music therapist’s perspective.
• Provides in-services regarding the use of music therapy in hospice to staff and community members.
• Maintain urgency, customer consciousness and service excellence.
• Support Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program and adhere to laws and internal policies.
• Fulfill responsibilities related to the organization’s strategic plan.

Skills

CBMT Board Certification

Customer service

Communication skills

Musical skills

Music therapy research

Age data assessment

Attendance required

Job description

Treasure Coast Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide music therapy services to patients, families and staff in Stuart, FL. The role involves assessments, therapeutic activities, documentation, and education for care teams to improve quality of life within an interdisciplinary plan of care.

The position demands CBMT certification, strong communication and musical performance skills, and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.