Hospice Music Therapist/Volunteer Coordinator

Apploi; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (or eligible) to provide music therapy services in a hospice setting in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role contracted or employed reports to the Clinical Manager and requires a degree in music therapy, state licensure, and CPR certification.

The Music Therapist will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, direct therapy sessions, document progress, and educate families.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Must be licensed to practice music therapy in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a music therapist; Hospice/community experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must understand hospice philosophy with focus on comfort.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written plan of care.
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status and contributing to the total plan of care.
• Directing music therapy treatment and prioritizing therapy needs.
• Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries; provide family/caregiver education as needed.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Engage in quality improvement activities and hospice orientation for team members.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing hospice team activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree 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.