Good Shepherd Community Care is hiring: Music Therapist in Newton

Music Therapist – Good Shepherd Community Care

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, Good Shepherd Community Care is a mission‑driven hospice and palliative care organization that seeks an experienced, talented, and compassionate Music Therapist to join its dynamic Expressive Arts Therapies team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities

The Music Therapist will use therapeutic music activities, including instrumental and vocal activities, to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients with life‑limiting and/or terminal illnesses. The Music Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care to a diverse group of patients and families on both the pediatric palliative care and hospice programs. The Music Therapist is responsible for completing initial assessments of new patients/families to determine their music‑therapy needs and then establishing an individualized care plan that includes interventions, goals and visit frequency.

Schedule and Weekly Hours

Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Music Therapy from a recognized school
• Board‑certified in Music Therapy (MT‑BC)
• At least one year of experience with hospice and/or pediatric palliative‑care populations, or closely related populations such as early intervention or senior care
• Knowledge of existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials and equipment
• Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients/families
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, multi‑task and manage time effectively
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to represent Good Shepherd professionally with partners and the community with compassion and integrity
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• A professional and caring demeanor

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks paid time off in first year, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay Range

$52,000 – $60,000: This range reflects an average starting salary for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and may exceed the starting range.

Industry

Healthcare

Employment Type

Full Time – 40 hours per week

About Us

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health‑care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not‑for‑profit, non‑sectarian organization. We believe in mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families, caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I‑95, with on‑site parking in Newton.

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.