Licensed Hospice Music Therapist

Care360 Hospice; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Care360 Hospice seeks a full-time Hospice Licensed Professional Music Therapist to provide specialized music therapy for patients in Toledo, OH and surrounding areas.

The role requires a valid Ohio LPMT license, a Music Therapy degree, and travel to patient homes or facilities. You’ll work M-F, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with duties including assessments, care planning, and grief support.

Qualifications

• Licensed Music Therapist (LPMT) valid in Ohio.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy with active licensure or local certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to patient homes, facilities, or hospice centers.
• Strong understanding of end-of-life care and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy sessions to hospice patients in individual or group settings.
• Address emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual needs through music.
• Maintain detailed EMR records of interventions and responses.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and the care team.
• Offer grief support to families before, during, and after death.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and adjust care plans as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Rapport building

Travel to patient homes

End-of-life care knowledge

Therapy modalities

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Music Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospice Licensed Professional Music Therapist

• Salary: $65-$70k/ year BOE
• Schedule: Full time | M-F| 8:00AM-5:00PM
• Location: Toledo, Ohio and surrounding area

Requirements of the Music Therapist role:

• Licensed Music Therapist (LPMT) valid in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited institution with active state licensure or certification as required by local regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and families.
• Comfortable with travel to patient homes, nursing facilities, or hospice centers as required by the role.
• Strong understanding of the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of end-of-life care.
• Functional ability to incorporate various musical instruments, musical and therapeutic modalities.

About the Music Therapist role:

• The Music Therapist will use music-based interventions to address the emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual needs of patients on hospice services.
• Provide music therapy sessions to hospice patients in individual or group settings, based on the patient's specific needs and goals.
• Provides music therapy
• Use music as a therapeutic tool to help manage symptoms such as pain, anxiety, depression, and agitation, enhancing the quality of life for patients.
• Offer emotional support to families and caregivers through music, facilitating meaningful connections and moments of peace during difficult times.
• Conduct assessments of patients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Offer grief support through music therapy for family members and caregivers before, during, and after the patient's death.
• Maintain detailed records (using EMR system) of music therapy interventions, progress, and patient responses in accordance with hospice care documentation standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Why work with Care 360 Hospice:

• Medical, dental, and vision health Insurance
• Paid Time Off401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance
• Growth opportunities

Care 360 Hospice

3130 Executive Parkway, Suite 500,

Toledo, OH 43606

Care 360 Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.