Music Therapist PRN/ Part time Job at Helping Hands Home Care Service in Hermita

Hospice Music Therapist

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BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST OR RECENT MUSIC THERAPY GRADUATES

Job Title/Position: Music Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMERY

The Music Therapist, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care.  This may include but not limited to:
   1. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.  Evaluates home environment.
   2. Directing music therapy treatment
   3. Determining priority needs for music therapy
   4. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
2. Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
5. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state, or actively pursuing licensure.
3. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
4. Understands hospice philosophy
5. Licensed driver with reliable transportation and is insured in accordance with state requirements.

BENEFITS

1. Competitive salary
2. PTO & Paid Holidays
3. Health Insurance
4. 401K
5. Employee Referral Bonus
6. Mileage Reimbursement