Music Therapist - Hospice (Casual/On-Call)

HealthPartners is currently hiring for a casual Music Therapist - Hospice. The music therapist provides services to clients/families by assessing, developing, and implementing a music therapy plan of care, which is coordinated with a hospice interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree at a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and completion of an internship.
• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Demonstrated expertise in program development.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds.
• Excellent listening and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent people skills and ability to establish strong working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Current MN Driver's License and daily access to reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree at a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and completion of an internship.
• Two (2) years' experience in developing music programs and plans of care, preferably in a Hospice/Home Care setting.

Hours/Location:

• M-F; Days on an on-call/casual basis.
• During assigned shifts, frequent travel is required across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures regarding plans of care for hospice patients and families.
• Conforms to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Provides music therapy services that may consist of but not be limited to:
  
  
  
  • Initial assessment and reassessment of patient/caregiver needs relative to a music plan of care.
  • Develops and implements a music plan of care addressing patient/caregiver needs.
  • Observes, evaluates, and reports music reactions to interventions as well as changes in patient's physical or emotional condition.
  • Trains/instructs patient and caregivers in music therapy techniques and promotion of these techniques.
  
  
• Provides in-services to maintain teams' awareness of the role of the music plan of care in addressing patient/caregiver needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, educational activities, and in-services as requested.
• Communicates with patients and families, Hospice staff, referral sources, physicians, and others.
• Performs other related duties as required.