St. Croix Hospice is hiring: Music Therapist in Frederic

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Position Overview

The Music Therapist provides music therapy services that meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient. Under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services and in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager, the therapist follows the individualized Plan of Care.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct music therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Treats patients to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating 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 interest in 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 the organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintains 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.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy.
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BT) or certified through the National Music Therapy Registry, American Music Therapy Association, or another national organization that certifies, registers, or accredits Music Therapists.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License and access to a reliable automobile in good working order.

Preferred

• Completion of the National Certification Exam (CBMT) credentials of MT-BC Music Therapy Board Certified.

Physical Requirements

• Pushing, pulling, and lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds; occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.