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Music Therapist

2 months ago

Oakdale, Minnesota, United States St Croix Hospice Full time
About the Role

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a skilled Music Therapist to join our team at St. Croix Hospice. As a Music Therapist, you will provide music therapy services to patients under the direction of our clinical supervisor or clinical director.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct music therapy services to patients, following the individualized plan of care.
  • Assess patients for medical indication for services and perform assessments to determine the effectiveness of therapy.
  • Treat patients to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
  • Direct and aid patients through music therapy interventions to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress, and social isolation.
  • Assist patients with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief, and interest in life legacy/review interventions.
  • Utilize interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.
  • Observe and report patient responses to treatment and any changes in patient condition to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and organization personnel.
  • Provide education and awareness to the clinical team regarding the appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
  • Maintain necessary records, including clinical notes, problem charting, and coordination notes.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education programs as needed.
  • Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.
  • Meets personnel qualifications stated in § b).
  • Completion and passing of the National Certification Exam (CBMT) credentials of MT-BC Music Therapy Board Certified preferred.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.