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Ecumen

Hospice Music Therapist

Ecumen, North Branch, Minnesota, United States, 55056


Hospice Music Therapist - Part Time 40hrs bi-weekly - Weekdays 8am-4:30pm - No Weekends & No Holidays - We offer some great benefits, competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, PTO/Sick Time and an incredibly fun & supportive team environment!

Ecumen Hospice North Branch is hiring a Music Therapist providing services in Chisago County and East Central Minnesota. The Ecumen Hospice North Branch team focuses on providing life honoring care for patients north of the Twin Cities metro area - including, but not limited to: Isanti, Chisago and Pine Counties.

The Hospice Music Therapist is responsible for providing music therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director according to the patient's unique plan of care.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

* Assesses patients for appropriate medical indication for service and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.* Directs and assists patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, tension, relaxation, and comfort.* Provides ongoing education to the clinical team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for treatment.* Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed.

Music Therapist Minimum Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited music therapy program* Licensure/Certification: Current MT-BC certification from Certification Board for Music Therapists* Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance if applicable* Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats* Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

* 1-2 years of clinical music therapy experience in home health or hospice or senior care