Music Therapist FT
About The Position
Big Bend Hospice is hiring a full-time, board-certified Music Therapist to provide music therapy to hospice patients and their families across the service area. The therapist works with an interdisciplinary care team to create meaningful experiences that support quality of life and emotional well-being. Services are provided in patients’ homes, inpatient settings, hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other care environments. The role includes individualized therapy, patient and family support through illness, grief, bereavement, and remembrance programs, and collaboration on patient-centered care plans. The therapist also contributes to the music therapy program through team participation, education, community engagement, and supervision of students or interns when appropriate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with travel throughout the service area and no weekends.
Requirements
- Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credential required; the posting also states eligibility to maintain certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or a related degree with Music Therapy equivalency.
- Proficiency in guitar, keyboard, and vocal performance to support therapeutic interventions.
- Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, creative, patient-centered approach to care.
- Comfort with electronic medical records and workplace technology.
- Ability to use music to promote comfort, relaxation, emotional expression, spiritual well-being, and meaningful connection.
- Knowledge of grief, loss, end-of-life care, and the developmental needs of children, adults, and older adults.
- Broad musical repertoire and ability to adapt music to individual patient preferences and needs.
- Ability to travel throughout the service area and provide care in a variety of settings.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to provide services while sitting, standing, singing, and playing instruments.
- Ability to lift and transport musical equipment up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to access and navigate homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with hospice, palliative care, geriatric, or seriously ill populations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and families.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Complete assessments, documentation, and care plan updates in a timely manner.
- Provide care in patients’ homes, inpatient settings, hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other care environments.
- Support patients and families through illness, grief, bereavement, and remembrance programs.
- Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
- Assist with student, practicum, or intern supervision as appropriate.
- Help grow and strengthen the music therapy program through collaboration, education, and community engagement.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends.
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Job Type
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