HOSPICE MUSIC THERAPIST

Hospice Music TherapistFull Time Position for a Hospice Music Therapist in Lapeer, MI Work Schedule and Shift Expectation to be provided during the interview process Excellent Benefits Company has been consistently named Top Workplace by employees and genuinely care for their employees' career pathOur client is seeking a compassionate Hospice Music Therapist to provide professional music therapy to patients in accordance with company protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree, current Board certification, and relevant experience in geriatric and end-of-life/terminal illness healthcare.Responsibilities:Provide consistent professional music therapy in accordance with company protocols and accepted certification practicesEffectively inform and educate our patients, staff, and facility partners about music therapyEstablish therapy objectives as part of the patient assessmentPlan, review, and assess therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid in the planning of subsequent sessionsTake an active role in sessions by playing instruments, singing, and listeningEncourage patients to take part in the session and support them by responding musically and improvising with music as a reaction to what the client is communicating to give comfort during the last stages of lifeSupport the patient's creative development and facilitate positive changes in their behavior and well-beingRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in Music TherapyCurrent Board certified (MT-BC) credential according to U. S. Certification Board for Music TherapistsState music therapy licensing where requiredAt least six (6) months of work/education experience with geriatric health careAt least six (6) months of work /education experience with end-of-life/terminal illness health care