Board Certified Hospice Music Therapist- Metro Detroit Service Area

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job description:

About Us:

At, we believe in whole-person care - supporting not just physical needs, but emotional and spiritual well-being. Music therapy is powerful part of how we bring comfort, dignity, and connection to patients and families at end of life.

Position Summary:

The Hospice Music Therapist provides individualized music - based interventions to address physical, emotional cognitive, and social needs of hospice patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life, reduce anxiety, and create meaningful end-of-life experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy care plans.

· Provide music interventions (live music, singing, guided relaxation, legacy projects, etc)

· Address symptoms such as anxiety, pain, agitation, and emotional distress

· Adapt sessions based on patient condition and responsiveness

· Engage families in music experiences when appropriate

· Provide emotional support and meaningful connection opportunities

· Assist with memory-making and legacy activities

· Participate in IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) meetings

· Coordinate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides

· Communicate patient response and progress to the team

· Complete timely documentation in EMR

· Maintain care plans and visit notes per hospice regulations

· Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

· Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) or eligible

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work with diverse population and diagnoses

· Valid driver's

· license and reliable transportation

Preferred:

· Hospice or healthcare experience

· Experience working with geriatric or terminally ill patients

· Familiarity with EMR systems (HCHB preferred)

Compensation & Benefits:

· Competitive pay:

· Mileage reimbursement

· Flexible schedule

· Benefits package

Why Join Us:

· Unique opportunity to impact patients in a meaningful way

· Supportive interdisciplinary team

· Growing hospice organization with advancement potential

· Flexibility and autonomy in your role

Location:

Metro Detroit service area

Travel required within assigned service area