• Music Therapist

    St Croix Hospice (Palos, IL)


    Music Therapist

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Palos Heights IL - Palos, IL

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    100%

     

    music therapist

     

    At St. Croix Hospice you will join a culture focused solely on working together to provide the best end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones in your community.

     

    Because you matter at St. Croix Hospice, we will support you with:

     

    + Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, disability, life and FSA

    + Professional development, tuition reimbursement and “Career Ladder” advancement programs

    + Flexible scheduling and the autonomy to lead the care plan and spend time with your patients

    + Comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance plans

    + 401k retirement plan with a company match

    + Clinical resources to support you in the field including a nurse support line, education and quality departments, triage team, bereavement and compliance resources, and mileage reimbursement

    + Health and wellness programs, including mental health support such as virtual grief support for healthcare workers

    + Award winning clinical and quality programs, and six unique specialty care treatment programs which include staff education and training

    + Company-provided technology such as tablets and/or cell phones

    Required

    + Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license and auto insurance

    Education Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy required.

    Job Description

    The Music Therapist provides music therapy services under the direction of the clinical supervisor or clinical director and according to the individualized plan of care.

     

    + You will directs and aid patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.

    + You will assist patients with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.

    + Traveling throughout the day and some after-hours.

     

    Full Job Description is available upon request.

    Qualifications

    Join the St. Croix Hospice Family!

     

    The Music Therapist provides music therapy services under the direction of the clinical supervisor or clinical director and according to the individualized plan of care.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Provides direct music therapy according to directions of clinical supervisor / clinical director and in accordance with the plan of care.

    + Assesses referral/patient for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.

    + Treats patient to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.

    + Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.

    + Assist patient with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.

    + Utilize interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.

    + Observes and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and the organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

    + Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.

    + Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, problem charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.

    + Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.

    + Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Graduate of an accredited music therapy program with Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b).

    + Completion and passing of National Certification Exam (CBMT) credentials of MT-BC Music Therapy Board Certified preferred.

    + Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

     

    The hourly base range for this role is $25.50 -$29.00. This range is a good faith estimate; we may pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.