Music Therapist | PRN

Absolute Companies; Caldwell (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Absolute Companies is seeking a Music Therapist for hospice care in Caldwell, OH. This role involves assessing and providing music therapy services to patients and families, consulting with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to documentation requirements. A bachelor's degree in Music Therapy is required, with a focus on comfort and end-of-life care. Experience in the community or hospice environment is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or equivalency with experience; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC) in Ohio.
• At least two years of experience as a music therapist in hospice/community care.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy focusing on comfort.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' music therapy needs and provide services.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team on patient referrals.
• Document care provided on patients' clinical records.
• Educate staff and community on music therapy interventions.
• Facilitate support groups and follow up with bereaved families.
• Promote the hospice's mission and ensure quality care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Master's degree in Music Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Music Therapist | PRN

Location: Caldwell, OH

Job Id: 12962

# of Openings: 1

Position: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 care is comfort vs. rehab and to maintain care in their residence as long as possible.

7171 Keck Park Circle NW | North Canton, OH 44720