Music Therapist-Neurology Research Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time Music Therapist for Neurology Research. This role involves coordinating music therapy and enhancement experiences for patients and their families, aligning with Northwestern Medicine's mission and values. The Music Therapist will provide direct services, contribute to interdisciplinary care plans, maintain documentation, and serve as a resource for music therapy within the organization. Responsibilities also include potential supervision of students and interns, providing education on music therapy, participating in special events, developing resources through grant writing and fundraising, and acting as a team member in various committees and program development. For those with a Master's level Mental Health Counselor qualification, additional responsibilities in social work during peak times are included. The role also involves bereavement program services, including facilitating grief expression and support groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree in music therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy
License and Board Certification in Music Therapy
Interest in the care philosophy of dealing with terminally ill patients and their families
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups
Completion of approved Hospice Volunteer Orientation program at next time offered
Physical ability to provide services in patients’ residences
Current, valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
Current, valid car insurance for: $100,000 bodily injury per accident $100,000 damage to property of another person OR $500,000 combined single limit
Minimum of 8 hours of continuing education: maintain state licensure requirements annually.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in hospice, related health care or social services program
Masters prepared Licensed Mental Health Professional

Responsibilities

Provide Music therapy services: Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary team plan of care to include music therapy when appropriate, including initial and ongoing assessment.
Maintains accurate and consistent documentation on music therapy services delivered in the EMR.
Designs, coordinates and provides a wide range of music therapy interventions sensitive to patient need, age, culture, and expressed spirituality.
Maintains record of music therapy utilization and related activities for quality assessment and program development.
Serves as a resource to the organization regarding music therapy.
May supervise music therapists, students and interns.
Provides consultation, education and support to the interdisciplinary group on music therapy.
Provides community outreach and professional education presentations as requested.
Works with event coordinators to implement appropriate use of music and music therapy into events.
Works with the health system to incorporate music and music volunteers into special events as requested.
Works with administration to secure grant funding to support the music therapy program.
Works with administration to plan and participate in fund raising events.
Participates as appropriate in the interdisciplinary group including staffing, reporting and group goal setting in formulating a patient/family plan of care.
Serves as a member of committees as requested.
Participates in Direct Care Volunteer Orientation.
Acts on situations that require follow-up or referral to other group members.
Contributes to the development and achievement of Hospice program goals and objectives.
Attends monthly staff meetings and assists in organizing Hospice events.
Submits an annual report to the Director.
Attends periodic workshops, in-services and seminars to update knowledge and skills.
In the absence of the LCSW or during peak census times will perform in the role of Social Worker and when appropriate will continue to visit those patients/families until services are no longer needed.
Will perform all related assessments, documentation and coordination with families, other agencies, related professionals and hospice team.
Will participate in the role of Social Worker as a member of the interdisciplinary group including staffing, reporting and group goal setting in formulating a patient/family plan of care.
Will maintain necessary EMR and other documentation for social work services and Transition Program.
Duties will be supervised by the Manager of Social Services.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Coordinates with bereavement and social work staff regarding goals of music therapy interventions.
Provides age and culturally appropriate music therapy interventions to facilitate expression of grief/loss.
Develops and facilitates focused support groups utilizing music or musical instruments.
Assists with community-based memorial services in coordination with bereavement program as able.
Member of the Annual Member Service committee.