Board Certified Music Therapist

Lifesong Hospice•Upper Macungie Township, PA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lifesong, we believe exceptional care begins with genuine connection. We are committed to caring for patients and families with dignity, presence, and compassion. We are seeking a Part-Time to Full-Time Hospice Music Therapist who values relationship-based care and wants to make a meaningful difference one patient, one moment at a time. Lifesong Hospice is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. Must be able to travel to our Lehigh Valley service area of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and Wyomissing/Reading. Part-Time to Full-Time position.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified as a Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Additional Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy (HPMT) Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the unique care needs of patients, their families, and the bereaved through an individualized patient and/or bereaved plan of care.
Assess and provide individualized music therapy consultations and services to the patient and/or family in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care while following all hospice policies and procedures.
Develop an individualized music therapy plan of care by completing the music therapy assessment with patient and their families when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Utilize independent discretion during patient evaluation and guide the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities for the purpose of improving or maintaining mental and physical function and quality of life.
Organize music therapy interventions using various genres and methodologies. Implement the music therapy interventions in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Direct other care team members including, when appropriate, hospice aides and family members in the use of music to achieve individualized care plan goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient. Document all services provided to hospice patients and families in the clinical record. Terminate therapy services when appropriate.
Support the business development activities of the organization.
Provide in-services to hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities as requested and appropriate.
Educate the hospice staff about the role of music therapy and the use of music therapy intervention with hospice patients and families.
Actively collaborate and/or assist the Volunteer Department with their Indirect and Direct Music Volunteer program(s).

Benefits

Above standard industry pay
Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield
Employer-matching 401(k)
PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
Weekly mileage reimbursement
Excellent vision and dental
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
Family and medical leave
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
Wellness reimbursement incentive
Locally and family-owned, private company
Patient-engagement focus with caseloads fewer than 18
24/7 direct access to your support team
On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
Career paths and continuing education
Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
Employee assistance program for you and your family
Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
Helping Hand interest-free loans