Music Therapist

Good Shepherd Community Care; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Four weeks paid time off in first year

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance with Regis College

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking an experienced Music Therapist to join our Expressive Arts Therapies team. Travel is required to provide music therapy services in patients’ homes and facilities around Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

The role involves initial assessments, developing individualized care plans, and working within an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music Therapy from a recognized school.
• MT-BC certification required or MLS equivalent.
• Experience with hospice and/or pediatric palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use therapeutic music activities to address emotional and psychological needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care.
• Complete initial assessments and establish individualized care plans with goals and visit frequency.
• Travel to patient homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and Metrowest.
• Represent Good Shepherd professionally with partners and community.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Verbal communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC Board-certified

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Music TherapistNamed by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a experienced, talent and compassionate Music Therapist to join our dynamic Expressive Arts Therapies team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.Job Responsibilities:The Music Therapist will use therapeutic music activities, including instrumental and vocal activities, to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients with life limiting and/or terminal illnesses. The Music Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care to a diverse group of patients and families on both our pediatric palliative care and hospice programs. The Music Therapist is responsible for completing initial assessments of new patients/families to determine their music therapy needs and then establishes an individualized care plan that includes interventions, goals and visit frequency.Schedule and Weekly Hours:Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.Education, Skills and Experience:Degree in Music Therapy from a recognized schoolBoard-certified in Music Therapy (MT-BC).At least one year of experience with one or both of the populations we serve (hospice and pediatric palliative care), or closely associated populations such as early intervention or senior care.Knowledge of existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials and equipmentComfort working with socioculturally diverse patients/families.Ability to take initiative, work independently, multi-task and manage time well.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Ability to represent Good Shepherd professionally with our partners and in the community with compassion and integrity.PC proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. A professional and caring demeanor.Good Shepherd Benefits:Competitive salaryFour weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure12 paid holidaysHealth, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start dateLife insurance403(b) with company matchFlexible Spending AccountShort and Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPartnership with Regis College for reduced tuition ratesPay Range:$52,000 - $60,000: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the range.Industry:HealthcareEmployment Type:Full Time - 40 hours per weekAbout Us:Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.