Music Therapist | PRN

Absolute Health Care; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Hospice is expanding its hospice music therapy team and seeks an experienced Music Therapist. The role focuses on providing music therapy services to patients and families, collaborating with the care team, and educating staff and the community.

Qualified candidates will hold MT-BC licensure in the state, have at least two years of experience, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, with a patient-centered approach to end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Music Therapy.
• MT-BC licensed in the state.
• At least 2 years of experience as a music therapist; hospice/community experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Understand hospice philosophy and focus on comfort and home-based care.

Responsibilities

• Assess music therapy needs of patients and families and provide services.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team to prioritize referrals.
• Document care in the patient’s clinical record per requirements.
• Educate staff and community about music therapy and interventions.
• Support bereavement follow-up and educational outreach.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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

Specialized skills:

• Good oral and written communications
• Good organizational skills