Music Therapist - Certification Board of Music Therapist (CBMT)
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Provides music therapy to patients, families and staff as appropriate.
Qualifications
- CBMT Board Certification and compliance with continuing music therapy education requirements. Master's Degree in Music Therapy preferred.
- High customer service orientation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated musical skills with competence, including soothing singing, guitar and piano proficiency, and knowledge of other recreational instruments.
- Knowledge of music therapy research and best practices in clinical interventions.
- Ability to recognize patient / family strengths and weaknesses, assess, provide and interpret age‑related data, and interpret age‑specific responses to symptom management in treatment.
- Attendance is a condition of employment.
Key Result Areas
Implements, plans and completes the music therapy assessment with the patient and family when referred in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.Guides the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities to improve or maintain mental and physical functions and quality of life.Evaluates the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient.Documents all services provided to hospice patients and families in the clinical record.Instructs other care team members, including hospice aides, volunteers and family members, in the use of music to achieve individualized care plan goals. Provides in‑services to staff, hospitals, nursing homes, and other related facilities as requested and determined appropriate by supervisor.Participates in special events when appropriate and allowable due to regular scheduled duties.Follows appropriate standards of practice as set forth by the American Music Therapy Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.Educates and provides in‑services to hospice staff members and community members on the appropriate use of the music therapy program and encourages referrals from all clinical staff and volunteers.Uses music therapy to treat a variety of medical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of patients / families in an age‑appropriate manner, consistent with patient / family cultures, religions and values.Participates in weekly IDT care planning meetings, contributing the music therapist’s perspective on clinical needs and educating team members.Provides in‑services regarding the use of music therapy in hospice to staff and community members.Maintains a high level of urgency, customer consciousness and service excellence.Participates as an active supporter of the Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program, including reporting and compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and the organization’s compliance program.Fulfils all responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of the organization, as requested and assigned.OSHA Category
Position will be categorized as category III (involves no routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids / tissues).
Working Conditions
StandingSittingWalkingLifting (raising or lowering without mechanical aids) 50 lbs.Pushing or pullingCarrying objectsClimbing (ascending or descending stairs or ladders)Crouching (bending at the knees)Crawling (moving about on hands and knees)Stooping (bending at the waist)Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction)Handling (seizing, holding, grasping or turning objects)Typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingertipsUsing arm muscles frequentlyUsing leg muscles frequently or for extended periodsTransferring patient : transfer from bed to chair, transfer from chair to bed and transfer from chair to toiletAdditional Information
Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and / or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man‑made or natural) including evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in a smoke‑free location and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions.
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