Hospice Music Therapist

Eden Hospice is hiring a Music Therapist to help alleviate pain, reduce anxiety, and provide emotional support, fostering a serene and comforting environment for patients and their families by integrating therapeutic music into the hospice experience.

Why choose Eden? As a 100% Employee Owned company, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We honor their importance by our recognition that all employees be treated with respect and integrity at all times. We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row!

The Eden Difference: We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity to our clients, patients and Employees. Besides a strong family oriented culture unique to Eden, we offer:

• Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
• Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Bonuses! So many! Just ask!
• Employee Stock Program (eSOP)
• Advancement Opportunities – check out “My Story” on our social media pages
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness. Family first culture
• Paid Time Off including a Personal Day of your choosing
• Flexible Scheduling
• CEU classes at no cost to you
• Financial Planning through Unum
• Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Social Media Content Creators welcomed and encouraged
  
  

Job Summary

• Conducts music therapy assessments to determine individual patient needs
• Develops and implements personalized music therapy treatment plans
• Provides one-on-one and group music therapy sessions
• Documents patient progress and adjusts treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborates with other members of the hospice care team to integrate music therapy into overall care plans
• Educates patients, families, and staff about the benefits of music therapy
• Offers relaxation and pain management techniques through music
• Facilitates reminiscence and life review activities through music
• Creates and maintains a therapeutic and supportive environment
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provides bereavement support through music for families and loved ones
• Stays current with research and best practices in music therapy
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
  
  

Education/Experience Requirements

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Completes quarterly/annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including federal, state, local regulations, and accrediting organization standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with providers, departments, and staff.
• Attends committee, QAPI and other required meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to payroll, billing, and documentation policies and procedures.
• Guarantees compliance with policies and procedures regarding Agency operations, fire safety, emergency management, grievance and concerns, adverse events, incident reporting and infection prevention and control.
• Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Understands regulations/standards applicable to Hospice.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the functions of a Hospice Agency.
• Exhibits genuine interest in and compassion for patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
• Proficiency in multiple musical instruments
• Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Candidate should be self-directed and able to work in the field with minimum supervision.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable auto, and current auto insurance.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC) credential
• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or a related field
• Current license to practice as a music therapist, if required by state
• Experience in hospice or palliative care settings preferred.
• Proof of current auto insurance.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
  
  

Career Benefits

• Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
• 24/7 Office Support
• Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
• “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
• Extra pay for worked Holidays
• Extra pay to be available for on-call/after-hours needs
• Paid mileage for distance between patients’ homes
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.
  
  

Personal Benefits

• Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for part-time and full-time statuses
  
  

Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.