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Position: Music Therapist - Hospice

Salary Wage Range: $62,000 - $70,000 yearly, depending on experience

Service Area: Hybrid. Requires travel throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area where needed. Mileage reimbursement of .70 cents per mile.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (no on-call, weekends, or rotation)

Lifespark Benefits Include:

• Annual Reviews/Raises {Shift differentials if applicable}
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for Full Time Hires
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurances
• 401k + Company Match for full-time and part-time employees
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

The Music Therapist is primarily responsible to provide music therapy services under the direction of the Clinical Director and according to the physician's plan of care. They bring joy and comfort to clients and their families and/or caregivers and may participate in vigil visits and memorials as requested.

Position Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides music therapy in accordance with the physician's plan of care, considering individual needs (patient age, physical limitations, communication deficits, and cultural background)
• Observes and reports to the RN Case Manager the client’s reaction to treatment and any changes in client’s condition.
• Instructs client caregivers and family on music techniques that may benefit client, as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the client’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in organization Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and organization Inservice Education Program.
• Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients.
• Ensure positive/professional communication on team.
• Customer service resolution; escalate concerns.
• Honors client confidentiality, rights, privacy, and reporting maltreatment expectations.
• Understands and accepts emotional needs of client.
• Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors.
• Follow all Emergency and Response Procedures
• Identifies home safety issues and notifies RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager of concerns or issues
• Demonstrates proper procedures: Handling, lifting, transfers
• Injury – Now What? Follows protocols
• Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms
• Follow-up Required – Escalating Event
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One year of clinical experience as a Music Therapist. Geriatrics/hospice experience is preferred.
• Have a bachelor's degree in music therapy; or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Music Therapy Board Certifications preferred or working towards obtaining – CBMT or MT-BC.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Contact Lifespark Now!

Donna Vang, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: dvang@lifespark.com
Phone: 952-955-7862
Book a time to Chat: Lifespark - Donna (office365.com)

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