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Hospice Music Therapist Full job description BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST OR RECENT MUSIC THERAPY GRADUATES Job Title/Position: Music Therapist Reports to: Clinical Manager JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMERY The Music Therapist, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care.  This may include but not limited to: * Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.  Evaluates home environment. * Directing music therapy treatment * Determining priority needs for music therapy * Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition * Initiates music therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of music therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the music therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences. * Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. * Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate. * Participates in the interdisciplinary group. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS * Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an accredited organization. * Certified to practice as a music therapist within the state, or actively pursuing licensure. * Possesses and maintains current CPR certification * Understands hospice philosophy * Licensed driver with reliable transportation and is insured in accordance with state requirements. BENEFITS * Competitive salary * PTO & Paid Holidays * Health Insurance * 401K * Employee Referral Bonus * Mileage Reimbursement