Music Therapist Per Diem

Ascendconciergehomecare; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your career

Job summary

Ascendconciergehomecare is hiring for the position of Music Therapist in York, PA. This role involves demonstrating knowledge of music therapy techniques, creating personalized treatment plans, and conducting both individual and group therapy sessions to enhance patient well-being.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, experience in music therapy, and have the ability to communicate effectively with patients. Comprehensive healthcare benefits and competitive salaries are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience required.
• Moderate knowledge of music styles needed.
• Ability to develop treatment plans using music.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of music therapy techniques.
• Instructs patients in music and relaxation techniques.
• Communicates assessment findings effectively.
• Offers sensory stimulation to clients.
• Facilitates group and individual music therapy sessions.

Skills

Basic knowledge of music therapy

Instrument-playing ability

Vocal skills

Therapeutic verbal skills

Cultural sensitivity in therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring - Music Therapist - York, PA

Hours: Per Diem

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates basic knowledge of the purpose, intent, and function of music therapy for various client populations.
2. Demonstrates basic knowledge of philosophical, psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of music as therapy.
3. Demonstrates basic knowledge of the use of current technologies in music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
4. Help patients to restore and maintain mental health, increase comprehension abilities, improve physical abilities and improve their overall wellbeing.
5. Instruct patients individually or in groups in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, or awareness of conscious feelings.
6. Communicates assessment findings and recommendations in written and verbal forms.
7. Observes and records accurately the client's responses to assessment.
8. Selects and implements effective culturally based methods for assessing the client's assets and problems through music.
9. Identifies the client's therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation of music therapy and related assessment data.
10. Selects or creates music therapy experiences and settings that meet the needs of the client.
11. Formulates goals and objectives for individuals and group therapy based upon assessment findings.
12. Provides preliminary estimates of frequency and duration of treatment.
13. Offers sensory stimulation that allows the client to use visual, auditory, or tactile cues.
14. Promotes relaxation and/or stress in music therapy sessions.
15. Utilizes therapeutic verbal skills in music therapy sessions.
16. Sequences and paces music experiences within a session according to the client's needs and situational factors.
17. Conducts or facilitates group and individual music therapy with the use of improvisational skills.
18. Creates a physical environment (e.g. arrangement of space, furniture, equipment, and instruments) that is conducive to effective therapy.
19. Develops and maintains a repertoire of music for age, culture, and cognitive differences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree preferred

Professional Experience

• 2-4 years of related experience
• Basic instrument-playing ability, moderate vocal skills and considerable knowledge of music styles
• Ability to develop and use a variety of musical applications to coordinate a treatment plan

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

EEO Statement

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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