Music Therapist | PRN

Absolute Health Services; Caldwell (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Absolute Hospice in Caldwell, OH is seeking a Music Therapist to provide therapeutic music services in hospice care on a PRN basis. The role requires MT-BC licensure, a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, and at least two years of relevant experience, with hospice experience preferred.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assess patient and family needs, document care accurately, and support bereavement and staff education initiatives while upholding hospice philosophy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or equivalent; MT-BC licensure in state.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Two years of music therapy experience; hospice/community experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess music therapy needs of the patient and provide therapy services to hospice patients and families.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team about referrals to assess needs and prioritize intervention.
• Document all care in patient records per Hospice documentation requirements.
• Educate hospice staff and community about the role of music therapy and interventions.
• Assist with support groups when requested and ensure effective use of resources.
• Provide bereavement follow-up to family members when appropriate.
• Serve as an educational resource to staff, care partners and the community.
• Support and promote hospice mission and confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Hospice experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Position:Music Therapist | PRN

Location: Caldwell, OH

Job Id:13328

# of Openings:1

Music Therapist | Hospice | PRN

Absolute Hospice is expanding and seeking an experienced Music Therapist

The Hospice Music Therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing music therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Employment Agreement.

Additional responsibilities of our Hospice Music Therapist include:

• Assess music therapy needs of the patient/family and provide music therapy services to the hospice patients and their families, as appropriate.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team about patient referrals to assess needs and prioritize intervention.
• Document all care provided on the patients’ clinical record in accordance with Hospice’s documentation requirements.
• Educate hospice staff and community about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of music therapy interventions with hospice patients and families.
• Assist with facilitating support groups upon request, and ensure effective use of resources.
• Provide bereavement follow-up to family members when determined appropriate by the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as an educational source to staff, care partners and the community.
• Ensure implementation of strategic goals.
• Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
• Participate in Hospice’s success by ensuring access to our exceptional care.
• Support and promote the Hospice’s mission to lead in providing exceptional patient centered end-of-life care and grief support to anyone affected by a terminal illness.
• Participate in the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement program.

Requirements:

• Possesses a bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Music Therapy, with experience. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Licensed to practice as Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC) within the state.
• At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/hospice experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy, focus of the care is comfort vs. rehab and to maintain care in their residence as long as possible.

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