Music Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Saint Cloud (MN); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plans

Résumé du poste

St. Croix Hospice in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Music Therapist to provide individualized music therapy under the supervision of the Manager of Clinical Services. The role collaborates with the patient’s RN Case Manager to implement the Plan of Care and improve quality of life.

The position offers full‑time or part‑time hours in a home-based setting with competitive pay and a focus on compassionate end‑of‑life care. Relevant training and a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music from an accredited school.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance and acceptable driving record.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct music therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and assesses effectiveness of therapy.
• Treats patients to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress, spiritual distress, and social isolation.
• Maintains records and clinical notes; coordinates notes within 24-48 hours of session and updates as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team activities and HIPAA compliant handling of patient information.

Formation

Degree in Music from an accredited school

Preferred Degree in Music Therapy

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: St Cloud, MN 56301, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: 100%, Work Where You Matter!

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Music Therapist - Full-time or Part-time

Position Overview

The Music Therapist provides music therapy services which meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient, identifying music with personal meaning and connection. The music therapist works under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.

Essential Functions and Skills

• Provides direct music therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Treats patients to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.
• Assists patients with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.
• Utilizes interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.
• Observes and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and the organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, problem charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
• Participate in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requirements/Qualifications

• Degree in Music from an accredited school
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Preferred

• Degree in Music Therapy

Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.

The hourly range for this role is $24-$30 per hour. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets.

The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our

• medical/dental/vision/pet insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plans

subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.