Music Therapist Mason City IA

St. Croix Hospice•Mason City, IA

About The Position

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Music Therapist to provide compassionate care to hospice patients and their families in Mason City, Iowa. Music therapists use personalized musical experiences to complement conventional care and support patients’ comfort, connection, dignity, and quality of life during the end-of-life journey. The role combines artistic ability with clinical knowledge and offers autonomy in building meaningful patient connections. The Music Therapist provides therapy according to each patient’s plan of care, assesses patients and the effectiveness of interventions, and uses music therapy techniques to relieve symptoms and promote emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort. The position also includes documenting sessions, educating the care team, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement. The position is full-time, with a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 100% travel.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited music therapy program with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy.
Hold Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credentials.
Pass background, consumer report, and drug testing.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Be able to pass background and drug checks.

Responsibilities

Provide music therapy according to the patient’s plan of care.
Assess patients and determine the effectiveness of music therapy.
Implement interventions to relieve symptoms and support emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort.
Use techniques such as relaxation, lyric analysis, songwriting, and life review.
Document therapy sessions promptly.
Educate the care team.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement.