Music Therapist

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton (MA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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

Zusammenfassung

Good Shepherd Community Care in Newton, MA is seeking a Music Therapist to address emotional and psychological needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses through therapeutic music activities. You will join an interdisciplinary team serving hospice and pediatric palliative care programs.

The role requires a degree in music therapy, MT-BC certification, and experience with relevant populations. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Music Therapy from a recognized school.
• Board-certified in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
• At least one year of experience with hospice and/or pediatric palliative care populations, or closely related populations.
• Knowledge of existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials and equipment.
• Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients and families.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, multitask and manage time well.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent Good Shepherd professionally with partners and in the community.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Aufgaben

• The Music Therapist will use therapeutic music activities to address emotional and psychological needs of patients with life-limiting and/or terminal illnesses.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care for pediatric palliative care and hospice programs.
• Complete initial assessments of new patients/families to determine music therapy needs and develop individualized care plans with interventions, goals and visit frequency.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Independence

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Diversity sensitivity

Ausbildung

Degree in Music Therapy

Board-certified in Music Therapy (MT-BC)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - Newton, MA 02459, Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year, Music Therapist

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 school
• Board-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 equipment
• Comfort 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 salary
• Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay 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

Healthcare

Employment Type

Full Time - 40 hours per week

About 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.