Music Therapist, Contractor, As needed

VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Stillwater Hospice! At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff. We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team! Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous roles. In this role, you'll care for patients in the Stillwater Hospice Service area, including Grant, Wabash, Whitley, Huntington, Kosciusko, Noble, and Allen Counties. You will work in a Non-Clinical, Home-Based, as-needed (PRN) basis. We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Music therapy or equivalency.
Board-certified music therapist.
Soothing and pleasant speaking and singing voice.
Proficient in one or more accompaniment instruments; strong piano, keyboard, or guitar skills are desirable.
Extensive knowledge of different styles of music and music from diverse genres. Includes a working familiarity with music from different religions, cultures, and ethnic groups.
Proficient in using music therapy techniques to assist the patient and family with: Pain, discomfort Anxiety, restlessness, depression Difficulty sleeping, insomnia Reminiscence Expression of feelings Spiritual support Isolation, lack of a support system Grief Dementia and confusion Other conditions associated with terminal illnesses
Ability to create a safe, comfortable environment and a mode of expression through music.
Effective interpersonal and counseling skills.
Must have or obtain within one year of hire Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI)
Must have or obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within the orientation period, and a preference for including Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
Must have an Indiana motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two (2) years of paid professional music therapy experience.
Experience with patients with terminal illness preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service to hospice patients and their families in homes, nursing facilities, and inpatient unit.
Consult with IDT staff about patient referrals to assess needs and to prioritize intervention.
Conduct assessments and provide interventions that meet individual needs.
Assess the music therapy equipment, including inventory, maintenance, and use of equipment. Includes appropriate infection control procedures. Includes maintaining and caring for the music-listening library and making such resources available to patients and their families.
Participate in IDT conference weekly, as needed.
Implements Agency policies in all work-related situations.
Assists in Stillwater Hospice memorial services and patient memorials, as requested.
Participates as a representative of Stillwater Hospice as a speaker for community awareness and educational activities in the designated service area, including new employee in-services.
Participates in continuing education, constantly improving skills and knowledge to maintain Board Certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists, Inc. (CBMT).
Assures that the necessary paperwork and/or computer documentation are completed promptly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Seeks advice and assistance from supervisors.
Develop appropriate music therapy protocols and policies as required to maintain an effective level of clinical practice.
Serve as the contact person and music therapy role model for music therapy students from Purdue University of Fort Wayne, allowing students to observe and complete advanced practicums when indicated.
Adheres to all Stillwater Hospice policies.
Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.
Provide services for bereaved clients upon referral from a bereavement counselor.
Assist in Music Therapy grief workshops and other special grief events when requested by the Stillwater Hospice grief team.
Serve as liaison between Threshold Choir and Stillwater Hospice, assisting in the program as needed and vetting referrals.

Benefits

403b Retirement Plan for all employees with no cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
Shift Incentive Pay, Performance Incentives, & Mileage Reimbursement.
Company-provided Uniform allowance.
A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees & Family household members.
New hire referral Finder's Bonus.
Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU.
Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).