Music Therapist

2 months ago


Gaylord, Michigan, United States The Care Team Home Health & Hospice Full time
About The Care Team Home Health & Hospice

We are a leading provider of home health and hospice care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate and personalized care to our patients and their families.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Music Therapist to join our team at The Care Team Home Health & Hospice. As a Music Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing music therapy services to our patients in their homes or alternate community settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and provide individualized music therapy consultations and services to patients and/or family members.
  • Develop and implement individualized music therapy plans of care.
  • Use creative therapeutic activities to improve or maintain mental and physical function and quality of life.
  • Implement music therapy interventions as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Direct and implement legacy projects for patients/families as identified in the plan of care.
  • Direct other care team members in the use of music to achieve individualized care plan goals.
  • Document all services provided to hospice patients and families in the clinical record.
  • Terminate therapy services when appropriate.
  • Support business development activities of the organization.
  • Provide in-services to hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities as requested and determined appropriate.
  • Support bereavement activities as needed and appropriate.
  • Provide bereavement counseling to family members as identified.
  • Participate in and/or facilitate Hospice memorial services.
  • Facilitate grief support groups as identified by the IDG.
  • Complete documentation timely within 48 hours of visit.
  • Serve as the counselor at IDG meetings, participates in on-call rotation, and assists with sign-ups and consents for newly referred patients if needed.
  • Educate the hospice staff about the role of music therapy and the use of music therapy intervention with hospice patients and staff.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Music Therapy or related field.
  • Board certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) or eligible for certification.
  • Experience working with hospice patients and families.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work in a variety of settings, including patients' homes and alternate community settings.