Hospice Music Therapist

SUMMARY
Utilizes music therapy interventions to address emotional, spiritual, physical, and cognitive goals with hospice and palliative care patients and their families.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

· Provide music therapy services to hospice and palliative care patients and their families, in homes, facilities, and inpatient units as directed.

· Consult with referring team and other Integrative Therapists about patient referrals.

· Participate in care conferences as appropriate.

· Conduct assessments and provide interventions that meet individual needs.

· Promptly complete and maintain all required records and reports.

· Educate hospice staff about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of music interventions with hospice and palliative care patients/families.

· Continual program development and evaluation of music therapy services.

· Assess music therapy equipment including inventory, maintenance, and use of equipment.

· Assist with facilitating support groups upon request.

· Provide bereavement follow-up to family members when determined appropriate by team members involved.

· Assist with orientation of new employees and volunteers.

· Assist with memorial services upon request.

· Be available for emergency situations.

· Be flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require working evenings and weekends.

· Follow appropriate infection control policies.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

· Consult with team members on the use of music to meet individual patient/family needs.

· Development and supervision of internship program and interns in Music Therapy.

· Conduct in-service programs and assist with outside public relations activities as requested.

· Participate in agency committees as requested.

· Participate in the on-call rotation for counseling services for weekends and holidays.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

· Soothing and pleasant singing voice

· Proficient on an accompanying instrument

· Proficient in utilizing music therapy techniques to assist the patient and family with the following:

1. Pain, discomfort;

2. Anxiety, restlessness, respiratory difficulties, insomnia;

3. Agitation

4. Depression, emotional outlet;

5. Communication impairment

6. Lack of support system, isolation;

7. Difficulty expressing feelings or interacting with others;

8. Need for spiritual expression; and

9. Anticipatory grief, multiple losses.

· Understanding of the difference between adult’s and children’s reaction to grief and life-threatening situations.

· Ability to create a safe environment and mode of expression through music.

· Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license, car available, and insurance coverage as required by state regulations.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Experiential Therapist Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33417: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person