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Music Therapist , Hospice- MT-BC Certified

Accentcare Inc, Saint Louis, MO, United States


Music Therapist, Hospice
Location: St. Louis (office). Coverage Area: St. Charles, St. Louis, and Jefferson Counties. Remote/Virtual Position: No. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with rotation call.

Salary: $50,000 - $68,000 per year. Board Certification required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy or an undergraduate equivalency program approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

Board Certified as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT).

Previous experience with terminally ill patients or families is highly desirable.

Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and minimum state-required liability auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Complete the music therapy assessment with patients and families when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Plan music therapy interventions.

Guide patients in the use of creative therapeutic activities to improve or maintain mental and physical function and quality of life.

Evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy services with patients and/or family of choice.

Provide in‑services to staff, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities as requested.

Serve as the counselor at interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, participate in on‑call rotation, and assist with sign‑ups and consents for newly referred patients.

Support the bereavement program at the site level.

Required Certifications and Licensure

Board Certified as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT).

Must be a licensed driver capable of traveling to all business locations.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Paid time off and paid holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Company-matching 401(k).

Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to a meditation, sleep and relaxation app.

Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees.

Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

And more.

AccentCare offers equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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