Music Therapist

St. Croix Hospice
Palos, IL
Full-time

Job Details

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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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / 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.
  • Assist patient with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy / review interventions.
  • Utilize 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 the organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
  • Provides education and awareness to 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 the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. Meets personnel qualifications stated in
  • Completion and passing of National Certification Exam (CBMT) credentials of MT-BC Music Therapy Board Certified preferred.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  • 30+ days ago
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