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Hospice Music Therapist

Continuum Care of Washington

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:   Social Services Director

Job Descriptions Summary:

The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written, individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:

a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

b. Evaluate home environment.

c. Directing music therapy treatment.

d. Determining priority needs for music therapy.

e. Reporting to physician the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

2. Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case care conferences.

3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

4. Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.

5. Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.

6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.

7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

8. Participates in an orientation program for hospice team members.

Position Qualifications:

1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization.

2. Licensed to practice as a music therapist within the state.

3. At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a music therapist. Community/Hospice experience preferred but not required.

4. Understands hospice philosophy, that the focus of care is comfort vs. rehabilitation.

5. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working condition.

Vacancy posted a month ago
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