St. Croix Hospice is hiring : Music Therapist in Baxter

Overview

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The Music Therapist provides music therapy services under the direction of the clinical supervisor or clinical director and according to the individualized plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct music therapy according to directions of clinical supervisor / clinical director and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses referral / patient for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Treats patient to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
• Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.
• Assists patient with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy / review interventions.
• Utilizes interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.
• Observes and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Provides education and awareness to the clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintains necessary records : clinical notes, problem charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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