Music Therapist

Good Shepherd Community Care•Newton, MA

22d•$52,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking an experienced, talented, and compassionate Music Therapist to join its Expressive Arts Therapies team. The organization is a community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care provider serving patients in private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. Travel is required. The Music Therapist uses therapeutic instrumental and vocal music activities to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. The role provides care to patients and families in pediatric palliative care and hospice programs as part of an interdisciplinary team. The therapist assesses new patients and families, determines their music therapy needs, and develops individualized care plans with interventions, goals, and visit frequency. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed salary range is $52,000–$60,000 per year; individual pay depends on factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and may exceed the range.

Requirements

Degree in Music Therapy from a recognized school.
Board certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
At least one year of experience with hospice and/or pediatric palliative care populations, or closely associated populations such as early intervention or senior care.
Knowledge of existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials, and equipment.
Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients and families.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, multitask, and manage time well.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
PC proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Professional and caring demeanor.
Ability to represent the organization with compassion and integrity.

Responsibilities

Use therapeutic instrumental and vocal music activities to address patients’ emotional and psychological needs.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care to patients and families in hospice and pediatric palliative care programs.
Complete initial assessments of new patients and families to determine music therapy needs.
Develop individualized care plans that include interventions, goals, and visit frequency.
Travel to patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.
Represent Good Shepherd professionally with partners and in the community.

Benefits

Four weeks of paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure.
12 paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning on the start date.
Life insurance.
403(b) with company match.
Flexible Spending Account.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Reduced tuition rates through a partnership with Regis College.
On-site parking at the Newton office.