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Hospice Music Therapist
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What they do
A Music Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving music, instruments, and sound. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$49,580 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
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 RESPONSIBILITIESN/A QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE
)- 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.
- 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.