Music Therapist / MT, Hospice
Location: Farmington, CT
Position: Full Time Music Therapist / MT, Hospice
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Farmington, Bloomfield, Hartford, Avon, Canton, Simsbury, Windsor Locks, Granby, Litchfield, Torrington
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm plus potential on call
If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!
Bachelor’s Degree in Music with a concentration in Music Therapy and/or Music Therapy from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university (or undergraduate equivalency program approved by AMTA).
Board Certified as Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT)
Previous experience with terminally ill patients / families is highly desireable
Must have reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
Responsibilities:
As a Hospice Music Therapist you will:
Complete the music therapy assessment with patient and family when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care
Plan music therapy interventions
Guide the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities for the purpose of improving or maintaining mental and physical function and quality of life
Evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient and / or family-of-choice
Provide in-services to staff, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities as requested and determined appropriate by therapist.
As one of the couneslors in the interdisciplinary grou (IDG), the MT servces as the counselor at IDG meetings, participates in on call rotation, and assists with sign ups and consents for newly referred patients
Support the bereavement program at the site level
Required Certifications And Licensures:
Board Certified as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT)
Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Apply online:
https://careers.accentcare.com/careers-home/jobs/74652?lang=en-us