Music Therapist - Hospice (Casual/On-Call) Job at HealthPartners in Minneapolis

Job Description

HealthPartners is currently hiring for a casual Music Therapist - Hospice. The music therapist provides services to clients/families by assessing, developing, and implementing a music therapy plan of care, which is coordinated with a hospice interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree at a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and completion of an internship.
• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Demonstrated expertise in program development.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds.
• Excellent listening and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent people skills and ability to establish strong working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Current MN Driver's License and daily access to reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree at a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and completion of an internship.
• Two (2) years' experience in developing music programs and plans of care, preferably in a Hospice/Home Care setting.

Hours/Location:

• M-F; Days on an on-call/casual basis.
• During assigned shifts, frequent travel is required across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures regarding plans of care for hospice patients and families.
• Conforms to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Provides music therapy services that may consist of but not be limited to:
  • Initial assessment and reassessment of patient/caregiver needs relative to a music plan of care.
  • Develops and implements a music plan of care addressing patient/caregiver needs.
  • Observes, evaluates, and reports music reactions to interventions as well as changes in patient's physical or emotional condition.
  • Trains/instructs patient and caregivers in music therapy techniques and promotion of these techniques.
• Provides in-services to maintain teams' awareness of the role of the music plan of care in addressing patient/caregiver needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, educational activities, and in-services as requested.
• Communicates with patients and families, Hospice staff, referral sources, physicians, and others.
• Performs other related duties as required.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

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