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

Music Therapist – Certification Board of Music Therapist (CBMT)

Provides music therapy for patients, families and staff, as appropriate.

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, including soothing singing, guitar, piano proficiency and knowledge of other recreational instruments.
• Knowledge of music therapy research and best practices in clinical interventions.
• Ability to recognize patient/family strengths and weaknesses as well as their support systems.
• Ability to assess, provide, and interpret age-related data and interpret age‑specific responses to symptom management in treatment.
• Attendance is a condition of employment.

Key Result Areas

• 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 for the purpose of improving or maintaining 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 appropriate 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 while being consistent with patient/family cultures, religions and values.
• Participates in weekly IDT care planning meetings and contributes the music therapist’s perspective of the clinical needs of patients/families 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.
• Participates as an active supporter of the Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program, including an emphasis to report, as well as complying with all Federal, State and Local laws as well as the organization’s compliance program.
• Fulfills all responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of the organization, as requested and assigned.

Working Conditions

• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting (raising or lowering without mechanical aids) up to 50 lbs., pushing or pulling, carrying objects, climbing stairs or ladders, crouching, crawling, stooping, reaching, handling, typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingertips, using arm muscles frequently, using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods.
• Transfers: transfer from bed to chair, transfer from chair to bed and transfer from chair to toilet.

EEO/Drug Free Workplace

Treasure Coast Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and all employees and applicants will be provided the same employment opportunities.