Music Therapist

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group, a trusted nonprofit provider of home health, hospice, and community care in New Jersey, seeks a compassionate Music Therapist (MT-BC) to support hospice patients and families in the West Orange area.

You will assess needs, plan and deliver music therapy, and document outcomes as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting comfort and quality of life for life-limiting conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current MT-BC credential and successful completion of the national exam.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services to hospice patients and families in diverse care settings.
• Assess patient and family needs and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Utilize music interventions to address anxiety, symptoms, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

MT-BC credential

National Certification Exam completion

Tools

Musical instruments

Digital recording devices

Job description

Music Therapist (MT-BC) - Hospice Services

Make a Meaningful Difference Through the Power of Music

VNA Health Group, a trusted not-for-profit provider of home health, visiting physicians, hospice, and community-based care, is seeking a compassionate, creative, and dedicated Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our Hospice Team serving patients and families throughout the West Orange service area. In this rewarding role, you will use the therapeutic power of music to provide comfort, emotional support, symptom management, and meaningful connection for patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

Position Summary

As a Music Therapist, you will provide individualized and group music therapy services to hospice patients and their families in homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities. Through assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, you will help address the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of patients while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy services to hospice patients and their families in a variety of care settings.
• Assess patient and family needs and develop individualized music therapy plans that support hospice goals of care.
• Utilize music-based interventions to reduce anxiety, manage symptoms, encourage self-expression, promote relaxation, facilitate reminiscence, and enhance emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, records, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential.
• Successful completion of the national examination offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

What You'll Bring

• Compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
• A passion for improving the quality of life for patients and families.
• Strong clinical judgment and therapeutic communication skills.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Creativity and adaptability in providing individualized therapeutic interventions.

Equipment Utilized

• Digital recording devices and applications, instruments

Why Join Our Team?

At our West Orange Hospice Branch, we believe every patient's journey deserves comfort, dignity, and meaningful moments. As a Music Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact by helping patients and families find peace, connection, and comfort through music when it matters most. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care and making every moment meaningful.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $26.00 to USD $34.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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