Hospice Music Therapist/Volunteer Coordinator

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (or eligible to certified) to join our hospice team. The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy addressing physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

The role reports to the Clinical Manager and requires a degree in music therapy, state certification, CPR, and a minimum of two years’ experience, preferably in hospice. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Possesses a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
• Certified to practice as a music therapist in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years of music therapy experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands hospice philosophy and focus on comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services according to an individualized plan of care.
• Initiate music therapy programs and educate staff/family on goals.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries.
• Provide music therapy consultation to families/caregivers.
• Deliver in-service education to nursing staff as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and QA activities.
• Contribute to orientation and onboarding of hospice team members.

Skills

CPR certification

Hospice care understanding

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Music Therapy

Job description

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS (OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE CERTIFICATION EXAM) + Volunteer Coordinator

Job Title/Position: Music Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional cognitive and social needs of patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:
   • a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
   • b. Directing music therapy treatment.
   • c. Determining priority needs for music therapy
   • d. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state.
3. At least (2) two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience is preferred.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Understands hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehab
6. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.