Music Therapist

St. Croix Hospice•Wausau, WI

About The Position

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter. Position Overview The Music Therapist provides music therapy services which meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient, identifying music with personal meaning and connection. The music therapist works under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with bachelor's degree in music therapy.
One of the following: Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BT) National Music Therapy Registry American Music Therapy Association Or another national organization that certifies, registers, or accredits Music Therapists.
Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Completion and passing of the National Certification Exam (CBMT) credentials of MT-BC Music Therapy Board Certified, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct music therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and in accordance with the plan of care.
Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
Treats patients to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.
Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.
Assists patients with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.
Utilizes interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.
Observes and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and the organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, problem charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.
Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
Participate in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.