ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct service to hospice patients and their families, in homes, inpatient units and alternative homes.
• Conduct assessments and provide interventions that meet individual needs.
• Consult with referring team and other Expressive Therapists about patient referrals to assess needs and to prioritize intervention.
• Participate in transdisciplinary team conferences as appropriate and available.
• Educate hospice staff about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of music therapy interventions with hospice patients/families.
• Consult with team members on the use of music to meet individual patient/family needs.
• Maintain and promptly complete all required records and reports.
• Provide bereavement follow-up to family members when determined appropriate by team members involved.
• Assist with facilitating support groups upon request.
• Assess music therapy equipment including inventory, maintenance and use of equipment.
• Conduct in-service programs and assist with outside public relations activities as requested.
• Assist with orientation and training of students, Hospice of the Western Reserve volunteers and new employees.
• Assist with memorial service upon request.
• Be available for emergency situations.
• Be flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require working evenings and weekends.
• Development and supervision of internship program and interns in Music Therapy.
• Participate in agency committees as needed or assigned.
• Participate in the On-call rotation for counseling services for weekends and holidays.

MANAGEMENT

• None

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Music Therapist - Board Certified.
2. At least 1 year experience in the field of music therapy or a music therapy internship in hospice care or extensive experience working with terminally ill persons.·
3. Soothing and pleasant singing voice and proficient on an accompanying instrument.
4. Ability to utilize music therapy techniques to assist the patient and family with the following:
5. Visual/motor stimulation, loss of speech or language barrier
6. Pain, discomfort, anxiety, restlessness, respiratory difficulties, insomnia
7. Difficulty expressing feelings or interacting with others, depression, emotional outlet
8. Lack of support system, isolation, anticipatory grief, multiple losses
9. Need for meaningful activity
10. Need for spiritual expression
11. Knowledge of the developmental stages of children.
12. Awareness of childrens music literature and age-appropriate music activities that correspond to developmental stages.
13. Understanding of the differences between adult & childrens reaction to grief & life-threatening situations.
14. Ability to create a safe environment and mode of expression through music.
15. Experience with facilitating groups preferred.
16. Must be able to physically carry, handle and transport 60 lbs. music instruments and related equipment.
17. Must be able to drive & have a valid drivers license, car available, & insurance coverage as required in Ohio.

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Embody compassion, excellence, quality, integrity, service and stewardship in all you do as an HWR Team Member.
• Live Brand Culture and Values at every opportunity.
• Promote covenants internally.
• Lead by example with respect, integrity and ethics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and the use of appropriate safety transfer techniques and body mechanics when moving, transporting, etc. of patients, sometimes in excess of 150 pounds; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication; hearing; visual acuity and color perception. Employee understand and accepts possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, such as infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, and chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and adverse effects of inclement weather that may occur.

OTHER DUTIES as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COVENANTS

1. We agree to uphold and support the mission and philosophy of the Hospice on all matters.
2. We commit to honest dialogue with our team members and our organization.
3. We make choices based on our mission and needs.
4. We acknowledge that a conflict is an opportunity for growth, and we agree to resolve our conflicts in a caring way.
5. We honor the values and contributions of each team member for the success of the whole. We understand that each complaint contains a request, and we agree to present this request to th3e appropriate person for feedback.
6. We agree to assume responsibility for our role and accountability for our performance.
7. We agree to take responsibility for our own feeling and well-being.
8. We agree to respect and accept all cultural differences.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

HWR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HWR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

HWR expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HWR’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.