Music Therapist - Illinois
About The Position
BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
- Automobile Liability Insurance
- Bd Certified Music Therapist
- Valid Driver's License
- Lic Prof Music Ther IL Only
- Less than 2 years of experience
- No supervisor experience
Nice To Haves
- 2-5 years of experience
- Less than 2 years of supervisor experience
Responsibilities
- Organizes and implements a music therapy program to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.
- Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.
- Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.
- Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.
- Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement at IRS Standard Rate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
