Music Therapist Job at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet

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Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care, and grief support for adults and children.

The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility, or assisted living facility. We also have a 20-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.

We currently have a full-time Music Therapist position available. The Music Therapist understands hospice philosophy, evaluates and determines the effectiveness of music therapy, and assists patients and families through utilizing music therapy interventions to alleviate symptoms of pain, anxiety, respiratory distress, emotional distress, social isolation, and restlessness. The role involves participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing education on music therapy as needed, and maintaining records and clinical notes.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Music Therapy; a Master’s degree is preferred. Must be a Board Certified (MT-BC) Music Therapist within the State with at least two (2) years of appropriate experience. Community/hospice and pediatric experience are preferred.

Lightways offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, pension, holidays, and a generous PTO plan for full-time positions. For more information, visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.