Music Therapist - Certification Board of Music Therapist (CBMT) Job at Treasure

Music Therapist - Certification Board of Music Therapist (CBMT)

Treasure Coast Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist who is CBMT-certified to provide music therapy for patients, families and staff, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Implements, plans and completes the music therapy assessment with the patient and family when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Guides the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities to improve or maintain mental and physical functions and quality of life.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient.
• Documents all services provided to hospice patients and families in the clinical record.
• Instructs other care team members including hospice aides, volunteers and family members in the use of music to achieve individualized care plan goals. Provides in-services to staff, hospitals, nursing homes, and other related facilities as requested and determined appropriate by supervisor.
• Participates in special events when appropriate and allowable due to regular scheduled duties.
• Follows standards of practice as set forth by the American Music Therapy Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
• Educates and provides in-services to hospice staff members and community members on the appropriate use of the music therapy program and encourages referrals from all clinical staff and volunteers.
• Uses music therapy to treat a variety of medical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of patients/families in an age-appropriate manner and in alignment with patient/family cultures, religions and values.
• Participates in weekly IDT care planning meetings and contributes the music therapist’s perspective to clinical needs while educating team members about the use of music therapy in meeting care plan needs.
• Provides in-services regarding the use of music therapy in hospice to staff and community members.
• Maintains a high level of urgency, customer consciousness and service excellence.
• Supports Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program and adheres to all Federal, State and Local laws and the organization’s compliance program.
• Performs responsibilities related to the organization’s strategic plan as requested and assigned.

Qualifications

• CBMT Board Certification and compliance with continuing music therapy education requirements.
• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy preferred.
• High customer service orientation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate musical skills with competence, including soothing singing, guitar and piano proficiency and knowledge of other recreational instruments.
• Knowledge of music therapy research and ability to apply best practices in clinical interventions.
• Ability to recognize patient/family strengths and weaknesses, assess and interpret age-related data and age-specific responses to symptom management in treatment.
• Attendance is a condition of employment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Standing, Sitting, Walking
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Pushing or pulling; Carrying objects
• Climbing, crouching, crawling, stooping, reaching
• Handling, typing, and other finger/hand activities
• Transferring patients between surfaces as needed

Additional Information

• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster.
• Smoke-free work location; adhere to all smoking restrictions.
• EOE/Drug Free Workplace

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