Treasure Coast Hospice is hiring: Music Therapist - Certification Board of Music

Overview

Music Therapist position for the Certification Board of Music Therapist (CBMT) program. Provides 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 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 in an age-appropriate manner, aligned with patient/family cultures, religions and values.
• Participates in weekly IDT care planning meetings and contributes the music therapist’s perspective to the clinical needs of patients/families.
• Maintains a high level of urgency, customer consciousness and service excellence.
• Supports the organization’s compliance program and adheres to all applicable laws and regulations.

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.
• Demonstrated musical skills with competence in soothing singing, guitar and piano; 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 and to assess, provide, and interpret age-related data and age-specific responses to symptom management in treatment.
• Attendance is a condition of employment.

Working Conditions

• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. without mechanical aids
• Pushing or pulling
• Carrying objects
• Climbing stairs or ladders
• Crouching, crawling, and stooping as needed
• Reaching, handling, typing, picking or pinching
• Using arm and leg muscles frequently
• Transferring patients (e.g., bed to chair)

Additional Information

• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in emergencies or disasters.
• Smoke-free work location and adherence to smoking restrictions.
• EEO/Drug Free Workplace