Music Therapist

Saint Joseph Villa•Springfield Township, PA

About The Position

Responsible for providing music therapy under the direction of the Director according to the residents’ unique care plan, including hospice and palliative care. The Music Therapist will plan, organize, and direct music therapy activities as part of psycho-social and physical treatment of residents and their families to influence behavioral and psychological changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited music therapy program
Licensure/Certification: Current MT – BC certification from Certification Board for Music Therapists
Light to moderate physical effort
Lift/carry up to 15 lbs.
Balance of sedentary/mobility work
Frequent to occasional kneeling/crouching/reaching/stooping/bending
Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
Frequently transfers and repositions residents
Ability to communicate verbally
Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications
Must be able to write legibly
Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Life Enrichment Assistant.

Nice To Haves

One-year experiences in Music Therapy field with adult/geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and assist residents through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, and tension.
Develops treatment plan, using individualized needs assessment, depending on goal of therapy.
Studies and analyzes residents' reactions to various experiences and adjusts care plan as needed.
Provides ongoing education to the clinical team for treatment.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the resident’s clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed.
Participates in team meetings as requested.
Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
Adheres to the Organization’s Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Employee has completed annual compliance training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Employee abides by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director, as needed.