Music Therapist – Part Time

Angela Hospice; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Angela Hospice in Livonia, MI is seeking a Music Therapist to join the Integrative Therapies team. You will apply music therapy techniques to hospice patients, document in the EMR, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

The role emphasizes knowledge of hospice philosophy, comfort with death and dying issues, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA accredited university.
• Board Certified as a Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapy.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the purpose, intent, and function of music therapy for hospice patients.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of philosophical, psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of music as therapy.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the use of current technologies in music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Instructs patients individually in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques.
• Communicates assessment findings and recommendations in written and verbal forms by communicating with the interdisciplinary team and documenting in the EMR.
• Observes and records accurately the client’s responses to assessment.
• Selects and implements effective culturally based methods for assessing the client’s assets and problems through music.
• Identifies the client’s therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation of music therapy and related assessment data.
• Selects or creates music therapy experiences and settings that meet the needs of the client.
• Formulates goals and objectives for individuals based upon assessment findings.
• Provides preliminary estimates of frequency and duration of treatment.
• Offers sensory stimulation that allows the client to use visual, auditory, or tactile cues.
• Promotes relaxation and/or stress management in music therapy sessions.
• Utilizes therapeutic verbal skills in music therapy sessions.
• Sequences and paces music experiences within a session according to the client’s needs and situational factors.
• Creates a physical environment conducive to effective therapy.
• Develops and maintains a repertoire of music for age, culture, and cognitive differences.

Skills

Music therapy knowledge

Interdisciplinary communication

EMR documentation

Observation of client responses

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (AMTA accredited)

Board Certified Music Therapist (CBMT)

Job description

Department: Integrative Therapies
Reports to: Director of Supportive Care
Salary: $25.50/hr.

You can make a difference every day as part of Angela Hospice's exceptional team. Angela Hospice was founded over 40 years ago, rooted on values of respect, dignity, and compassion - and that caring vision extends not only to the patients and families we care for, but to our team members, colleagues, and the community.

We're looking for a Music Therapist who shares this vision.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the purpose, intent, and function of music therapy for hospice patients
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of philosophical, psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of music as therapy
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the use of current technologies in music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation
• Instructs patients individually in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, or awareness of conscious feelings
• Communicates assessment findings and recommendations in written and verbal forms by communicating with the interdisciplinary team and documenting in the EMR
• Observes and records accurately the client's responses to assessment
• Selects and implements effective culturally based methods for assessing the client's assets and problems through music
• Identifies the client's therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation of music therapy and related assessment data
• Selects or creates music therapy experiences and settings that meet the needs of the client
• Formulates goals and objectives for individuals based upon assessment findings
• Provides preliminary estimates of frequency and duration of treatment
• Offers sensory stimulation that allows the client to use visual, auditory, or tactile cues
• Promotes relaxation and/or stress management in music therapy sessions
• Utilizes therapeutic verbal skills in music therapy sessions
• Sequences and paces music experiences within a session according to the client's needs and situational factors
• Creates a physical environment (e.g. arrangement of space, furniture, equipment, and instruments) that is conducive to effective therapy
• Develops and maintains a repertoire of music for age, culture, and cognitive differences

What You Bring

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA accredited university
• Board Certified as a Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapy
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care setting preferred
• Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist preferred
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements