Hospice Music Therapist

St. Croix Hospice•Baraboo, WI

12d

About The Position

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to support patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Music therapy complements conventional care through personalized musical experiences that provide comfort, connection, and opportunities for joy and peace. The role combines artistic passion with clinical knowledge and offers meaningful patient connections and autonomy in practice. The Music Therapist provides therapy according to each patient’s plan of care, assesses patients and evaluates intervention effectiveness, and uses music therapy techniques to relieve symptoms and support emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort. The position is full-time, based in Baraboo, Wisconsin, with 100% travel. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy.
Hold one of the following: Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), National Music Therapy Registry credential, American Music Therapy Association credential, or certification, registration, or accreditation from another national organization for music therapists.
Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.

Responsibilities

Provide music therapy in accordance with the plan of care.
Assess patients and determine the effectiveness of music therapy.
Implement interventions to relieve symptoms and support emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort.
Use techniques such as relaxation, lyric analysis, songwriting, and life review.
Document therapy sessions promptly.
Educate the care team.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement.