What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Therapist position at Shalom Hospice of Washington?
Shalom Hospice of Washington -
Shalom Hospice of Puget Sound, a sister company of Continuum Hospice, is excited to announce the addition of the Kitsap County branch to our already well-established branches in Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties. With this very exiting news comes many new job openings, such as this one, in a great company that promotes growth, both personally and professionally, to better serve those individuals coming to us for their end of life comfort care. With the new office location centrally located in the beautiful town of Poulsbo, WA, we are looking for those who call Kitsap County "home" to come join our team of knowledgable and truly inspiring Nurses, CNAs, MSWs, Care Coordinators, Spiritual Care Coordinators, and Music Therapists. Send your resume in response to this add and become part of this vibrant and quick-to-grow team! Shalom!
Job Title / Position : Music Therapist
Reports To : Director of Social Services
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Music Therapist, contracted or employed, provides music therapy to address physical, emotional cognitive and social needs of patients
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides music therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to :
a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status, and participation in the development
of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
b. Directing music therapy treatment.
c. Determining priority needs for music therapy
d. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. 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.
3. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
4. Provides music therapy consultation to families / caregivers, as appropriate.
5. Provides inservice education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
6. Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
7. Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and
activities.
8. Participates in orientation program for hospice team members.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Possesses a baccalaureate or masters degree in music therapy approved by an
accredited organization.
2. Licensed to practice as a music therapist within the state.
3. At least (2) two years of appropriate experience as a music therapist.
Community / Hospice experience is preferred.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Understands hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs rehab
6. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state
requirements and is in good working order.
