Full-Time | In-Person
About Us
At Melodia Hospice, our mission is simple – Reflecting the best in humanity in hospice care. We offer the best Hospice and Palliative care in the industry. Melodia Hospice Provides care focused around compassion towards management of symptoms (such as pain and anxiety) and an improved quality of life among patients living through serious, intricate and lasting illnesses..
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The music therapist contracted or employed is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for musical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service or Employment Agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ascertain whether individuals qualify for music therapy.
- Designing musical interventions based on therapeutic goals to improve clients’ psychological, physical, and social health.
- Providing music therapy sessions.
- Inviting clients to interact by encouraging them to sing and dance.
- Monitoring clients during musical interventions and measuring the effectiveness of sessions.
- Recording and videotaping clients on a periodic basis to measure effectiveness and progress.
- Keeping records of client progress.
- Conducting biannual assessments to re-evaluate clients.
- Maintaining musical instruments. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in music therapy.
- 2+ years work experience as a music therapist.
- Certified with Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Outstanding people skills.
- Proficient with playing guitar, piano, drums, autoharp and Orff instruments.
- Excellent singing abilities.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing high-quality care to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance