Deercreekseniorliving is hiring: Music Therapist in Portland

The Music Therapist, in conjunction with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), implements the utilization of music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of dying individuals, their family members and/or primary caregivers. The Music Therapist duties are performed in accordance with hospice regulations, agency policy, and under the supervision of the RN Case Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Observes emotional and spiritual well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills in response to music therapy.
2. Designs music interventions for individuals and groups based on patient/family needs using improvisation, receptive music listening, songwriting, lyric discussion, music and imagery, and music performance.
3. Works with the IDG to determine patient/family needs and implement patient plan of care, documenting visit results.
4. Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings.
5. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
6. Participates in ongoing education programs.
7. Follows the policy of confidentiality regarding patients and families.
8. Demonstrates a compassionate attitude toward patients and families that is consistent with the hospice philosophy and mission.
9. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
10. Music Therapy services will be evaluated by the RN Case Manager for ongoing patient needs.
11. Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

1. Preferred: MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified).
2. Has completed a college music therapy curriculum including an internship (or is in the process of completing an internship), and is eligible to sit for the national examination offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
3. OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

1. Basic experience using a computer/electronic device is required.
2. Must be willing and able to travel between multiple patients.
3. A genuine interest in people, with an ability to establish caring and professional relationships with people of all ages and abilities.
4. Empathy, patience, creativity, imagination, an openness to new ideas, flexibility, and an understanding of self.
5. Volunteer and/or work-related experiences with the geriatric population preferred.
6. Must be able to work independently and must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
8. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients, their families, personnel, and support agencies.
9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
10. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset people within a long-term health care facility, hospital, or a patient’s personal home.