Music Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a dedicated Music Therapist to provide therapeutic services to patients and families at the end-of-life journey.

This full-time role emphasizes autonomous practice within an interdisciplinary care team, delivering personalized music experiences to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

The schedule runs 8:00am to 5:00pm; a strong foundation in music therapy, HIPAA compliance, and compassionate communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
• Certifications: MT-BC, NMTR, or AMTA-comparable credential.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Provide music therapy per plan of care; assess and document sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver music therapy per plan of care and assess patient progress.
• Relieve symptoms and support emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Document sessions promptly and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Educate interdisciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Crisis support

Education

Bachelor's degree in music therapy

Tools

MT-BC

NMTR

AMTA Certification

Job description

At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.

Music therapists

Music therapists use the power of music to provide comfort and connection where conventional care falls short. Through personalized musical experiences, they help patients find moments of joy and peace during challenging times. This role combines artistic passion with clinical knowledge, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through the healing art of music therapy.

If you're a compassionate Music therapist who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.

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Qualifications

Music Therapist Requirements & Core Responsibilities:

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with bachelor's degree in music therapy.
• One of the following:
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BT)
• National Music Therapy Registry
• American Music Therapy Association
• Or another national organization that certifies, registers, or accredits Music Therapists.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Provide music therapy per plan of care; assess patients and determine effectiveness.
• Implement interventions to relieve symptoms and support emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Use techniques such as relaxation, lyric analysis, songwriting, and life review; document sessions promptly.
• Educate team, maintain HIPAA compliance, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement.

Benefits & Schedule:

• Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full-time position
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays