Hospice Music Therapist Job at Kaplan in Lapeer

Job Title Hospice Music TherapistLocationLapeer, MI, USAAdditional Location(s)Employee TypeEmployeeWorking Hours Per Week40Job DescriptionAt Residential Home Health and Hospice ('Residential'), we're looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our Hospice Music Therapist will partner with our field staff and leaders to provide the best support to the patients that we serve.With our 20-year track record, Residential is a strong leader in the industry. We are consistently named a Top Workplace by our employees and genuinely care where you are in your career path.Our high value rewards package: Up to 24 paid holiday and personal days off in year oneDailyPay: Access your money when you want it!Industry-leading 360 You™ benefits programCompany paid emotional health and wellness support for you and your familyAdoption assistanceAccess to Ramsey SmartDollarCertain benefits may vary based on your employment status. What you'll do in this role:Provide consistent professional music therapy in accordance with company protocols and accepted certification practicesEffectively inform and educate our patients, staff, and facility partners about music therapyEstablish therapy objectives as part of the patient assessmentPlan, review, and assess therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid in the planning of subsequent sessionsTake an active role in sessions by playing instruments, singing, and listeningEncourage patients to take part in the session and support them by responding musically and improvising with music as a reaction to what the client is communicating to give comfort during the last stages of lifeSupport the patient's creative development and facilitate positive changes in their behavior and well-beingWe are looking for compassionate Hospice Music Therapist with:Bachelor of Music Therapy degreeCurrent Board certified (MT-BC) credential according to U. S. Certification Board for Music TherapistsState music therapy licensing where requiredAt least six (6) months of work/education experience with geriatric health careAt least six (6) months of work /education experience with end-of-life/terminal illness health careQuestions? Call us at (888) 444-0454.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.NOTICE:Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer