Music Therapist Job at St. Croix Hospice in Baraboo

Overview

Music Therapist role at St. Croix Hospice — provides music therapy services under the direction of the clinical supervisor or clinical director and according to the individualized plan of care.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provides direct music therapy according to directions of the clinical supervisor or clinical director and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses referral/patient for appropriate medical indication for services and conducts assessments to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Treats patient to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.
• Assists patients with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and life legacy/review interventions.
• Utilizes interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.
• Observes and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Provides education to the clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintains necessary records, including clinical notes, problem charting, and coordination notes to be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24–48 hours of each session and updated as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education as needed.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy; meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b).
• Completion and passing of National Certification Exam (CBMT) with MT-BC credentials preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle insured as required by state or organization policies and in good working order.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care