MUSIC THERAPIST - WAUSAU HOSPICE HOMECARE

Aspirus•Wausau, WI

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About The Position

Aspirus Hospice Homecare in Wausau, WI is seeking a MUSIC THERAPIST to join our field team! The Music Therapist provides treatment services that are goal oriented and directed towards music therapy education services, and general music therapy services designed to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of patients and their caregiver.

Requirements

Knowledge of music therapy standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in music therapy.
At least one year of experience working in the field of music therapy is desired to enhance and develop skills, with experience in a clinical setting working with hospice and palliative patients beneficial.
Previous professional experience working with hospice, in-home care settings, working with people regarding death, dying, and bereavement, and/or working on a multidisciplinary team.
Possesses certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (BMT) required.
Is able to travel to patient/client homes to provide patient/client.
Possesses and maintains a valid Wisconsin Driver's License required.
Possesses automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.
Possesses ability to cope with a work environment that deals with death, dying, and bereavement. Possesses skills necessary to be compassionate to those who are grief stricken and/or dealing with loss.
Possesses ability to effectively communicate in writing along with coordination skills.
Possesses ability to recruit and train staff and volunteers who are interested in providing music therapy services.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in the field of music therapy is desired to enhance and develop skills, with experience in a clinical setting working with hospice and palliative patients beneficial.
Previous professional experience working with hospice, in-home care settings, working with people regarding death, dying, and bereavement, and/or working on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

The Music Therapist provides treatment services that are goal oriented and directed towards music therapy education services, and general music therapy services designed to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of patients and their caregiver.