Music Therapist

Anchor Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking a Hospice Music Therapist to provide music therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director, aligned with each patient’s plan of care.

You will lead music therapy sessions to ease anxiety, depression, isolation, pain, and restlessness, while educating the care team and maintaining timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• MT-BC certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Adherence to safety policies and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, etc.).
• Experience in special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists patients through music therapy interventions to alleviate symptoms and improve comfort.
• Provides ongoing education to the clinical team on treatment appropriateness and contraindications.
• Maintains records and clinical notes within 24 hours of sessions and updates as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Experiential Therapist Certification (Preferred)

Job description

The Hospice Music Therapist is responsible for providing music therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director according to the patient's unique plan of care.

Music Therapist Responsibilities:

• Directs and assists patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, tension, relaxation, and comfort.
• Provides ongoing education to the clinical team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for treatment.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed.

Music Therapist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited music therapy program
• Licensure/Certification: Current MT BC certification from Certification Board for Music Therapists
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Experiential Therapist Certification (Preferred)