Hospice Music Therapist

Hospice Music Therapist
Grace Hospice Minneapolis, MN (Northwest Metro Territory)
Join the Grace Family www.gracecaring.org

If you are seeking a career that puts you in a position to change the world, one life at a time, you have come to the right place. At Grace Hospice, we offer professional care with a personal touch by focusing on the patients and families, not the disease, while emphasizing quality of life and dignity. We have built our nonprofit Hospice Agency by going back to the original roots of hospice care rich in spiritual, emotional and physical care for those at their end of life. We are an equal opportunity, drug free organization striving for excellence while offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. People of diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary: The Music Therapist (MT-BC) works as a member of the interdisciplinary team working with terminally ill patients and their families. The MT-BC will provide music therapy services for assigned hospice patients and families, in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. During an initial evaluation, MT-BC will assess the patient’s strengths and needs. MT-BC will develop and implement a care plan, evaluate outcomes and perform required paperwork and team communication in a timely manner. MT-BC will manage their own schedule for making patient visits; taking into consideration: changing patient needs, team needs and meetings.

Grace Culture:

1. Excellence: Anticipating needs and delivering the best care by going above and beyond expectations.
2. Kindness: We distinguish ourselves by being friendly, considerate and generous as we care for patients, families and each other.
3. Team: Respectfully working together to achieve the best end of life experience for our patients and families; promoting a positive work experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Music Therapy from an accredited music therapy program.
• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
• Minimum of 1-year experience in music therapy; 2+ years’ experience preferred.
• Experience in Hospice preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with auto insurance and reliable daily transportation.
• Able to work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Duties:

• Attend Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings, music therapy team meetings and all staff meetings.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide support to patients and families.
• Documents patient visits to reflect individualized care provided to patients in a timely manner.
• Provide music for staff support and special Grace events as needed.
• Provide educational in-services to the community and other professionals.
• Utilize GarageBand computer software to create legacy gifts for patient families.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Displays an attitude of courtesy and respect for all prospective patients, families, staff and referral sources.
• Functions as a team member with other staff in the performance of duties.
• Seeks and accepts feedback regarding the performance of job duties.
• Is aware of patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Displays an understanding of vulnerable adult issues.
• Displays an understanding of hospice patients’ rights.
• Exhibits sound mature judgment.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Long/short-term disability.
• Basic life/AD&D.
• Supplemental Life/AD&D.
• Dependent Life/AD&D.
• Paid vacation and sick days and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• Being part of a caring and dynamic team.