PRN Hospice Music Therapist - Board Certified Req. Capital Hospice & Palliative Care - 4.0 Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $50 - $60 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Terminal illness counseling Teamwork BLS Certification Palliative care experience (work setting) Music therapy Bachelor's degree End-of-life care Home health

Full Job Description General Summary:

Develops , implements, and evaluates music therapy services and programs for patients and families within a Hospice and Palliative, home, skilled facility, assisted living facility or hospital setting. Using Evidence-based therapeutic music experiences through a strength-based lens.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides evidence-based, individual- and family-centered music therapy sessions primarily at bedside; Medical music therapy support focuses on social, emotional, physical, and developmental health. Goals of clinical work may include relaxation and pain management, coping and emotional processing, developmental support, opportunities for choice and control, and end-of-life/bereavement support. Utilizes independent clinical decision making to manage caseload and provide clinical assessment, treatment, and planning. Demonstrates clear, effective, and timely communication in written and spoken form, including communication with referral sources. Completes documentation of clinical work and patient goals in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with Medical Director, Nursing staff, Social Worker, Chaplain, Home Health Aide, Volunteers, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapist, in alignment with patient's overall care plan. Stays abreast of current research and practice. Participates in music therapy research and quality improvement projects as assigned, including collaboration with in-house and external research partners. Maintains active certification and participates in research-related trainings as required. Performs job functions adhering to the Capital Hospice & Palliative principles and other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires completion of a bachelor's or equivalency degree in music therapy from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Completion of master's degree in music therapy or other mental health field preferred. Licensed and Board Certified professional. Basic Life Support Certification required Minimum 1 year experience in hospice. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients of this type. Must possess the ability to work independently without supervision. Effective problem-solver and use good judgement in difficult situations.

Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you comfortable traveling to and from patient homes and/or facilities?

Experience:

Music therapy: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

On the road