Music Therapist for Hospice Patients (St. Annes) Job at Catholic Hospice in Miam

A Music Therapist in a hospice setting is a trained and certified professional who uses music-based interventions to enhance the emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of terminally ill patients. They work as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team to provide comfort and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

• Assess Patient Needs: Evaluate the patient's physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions to determine appropriate music therapy interventions.
• Provide Live Music Therapy: Use instruments and singing to address pain management, relaxation, and emotional expression.
• Facilitate Reminiscence & Legacy Projects: Create personalized playlists, record songs, or guide patients in writing songs to leave for loved ones.
• Support Pain & Symptom Management: Use specific music techniques to alleviate anxiety, respiratory distress, and agitation.
• Offer Bereavement Support: Provide comfort to family members through music therapy before and after a patient’s passing.
• Collaborate with Hospice Team: Work with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers to integrate music therapy into a patient’s overall care plan.

• Must be a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), accredited by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Music Therapy from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)-approved program.
• Have completed clinical training including a 1,200-hour internship in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with hospice philosophy and experience in end-of-life care is preferred.
• Strong empathy, communication skills, and adaptability to support diverse patient needs.