Hospice Music Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N / A

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE)

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.

Job Types : Part-time, Temporary

Pay : $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule :

Experience :

License / Certification :

Ability to Commute :

Ability to Relocate :

Work Location : In person

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