Music Therapist

Job Summary

St. Croix Hospice seeks a skilled Music Therapist to provide music therapy services to patients under the direction of the clinical supervisor or clinical director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music therapy and experience working with patients in a hospice care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct music therapy services to patients according to the individualized plan of care.
• Assess patients for appropriate medical indication for services and perform assessments to determine 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 assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress, and social isolation.
• Utilize interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.
• Observe and report to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and the organization personnel the patient's response to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Provide education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintain necessary records; clinical notes, problem charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.
• Meets personnel qualifications stated in § b).
• Completion and passing of 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.