Ascend Health is hiring: Music Therapist in Glen Allen

Music Therapist

Opportunity at Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care VA.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the purpose, intent, and function of music therapy for various client populations.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of philosophical, psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of music as therapy.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the use of current technologies in music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Help patients to restore and maintain mental health, increase comprehension abilities, improve physical abilities and improve their overall wellbeing.
• Instruct patients individually or in groups in prescribed instrumental or vocal music and music projective techniques such as guided imagery, progressive relaxation, or awareness of conscious feelings.
• Communicates assessment findings and recommendations in written and verbal forms.
• Observes and records accurately the client's responses to assessment.
• Selects and implements effective culturally based methods for assessing the client's assets and problems through music.
• Identifies the client's therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation of music therapy and related assessment data.
• Selects or creates music therapy experiences and settings that meet the needs of the client.
• Formulates goals and objectives for individuals and group therapy based upon assessment findings.
• Provides preliminary estimates of frequency and duration of treatment.
• Offers sensory stimulation that allows the client to use visual, auditory, or tactile cues.
• Promotes relaxation and/or stress in music therapy sessions.
• Utilizes therapeutic verbal skills in music therapy sessions.
• Sequences and paces music experiences within a session according to the client's needs and situational factors.
• Conducts or facilitates group and individual music therapy with the use of improvisational skills.
• Creates a physical environment (e.g. arrangement of space, furniture, equipment, and instruments) that is conducive to effective therapy.
• Develops and maintains a repertoire of music for age, culture, and cognitive differences.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required. Master's Degree Preferred.

Professional Experience:

• 2-4 years of related experience
• Basic instrument-playing ability, moderate vocal skills and considerable knowledge of music styles
• Ability to develop and use a variety of musical applications to coordinate a treatment plan

Job Details:

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/DV.