Music Therapist (Part-Time)
OUR MISSION: We bring hope, connection and the power of music to people battling illness.
WHO WE ARE. Melodic Caring Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2010 to support patients and
others battling illness and isolation around the world.
WHAT WE DO. We provide free + virtual music-based support to individuals of all ages including pediatrics, adult, geriatric and hospice. We accomplish this by connecting patients with Board-Certified Music Therapists, musicians, performers, celebrities, and our team of Rockologists. Our core programs include: 1:1 Music Therapy Sessions, Group Music + Art Therapy Sessions, Livestream Performances, and rockSTAR Song Requests. At MCP, the patients are the rockSTARS, and we are their #1 fans.
The Music Therapist is responsible for cultivating, growing, implementing,
documenting and providing music therapy programming to assigned patient/rockSTARS and following, implementing and maintaining all systems, protocols and procedures for proper documentation in compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other laws and regulations. This role provides support to ensure hospital, rockSTAR
(patient participants) and family experiences are positive and consistent with the highest level of quality service and outcome achieved. The Music Therapist reports to the Lead Music Therapist / Rockologist. MCP headquarters is located in Mount Vernon, WA. Local onsite MT within the Mount Vernon/Seattle area is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Music Therapist works with the Lead Music Therapist to establish the following:
RockSTAR/FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Serve as Secondary Music Therapist to provide therapeutic programming for rockSTARS/Patients and families.
- Work with the Lead MT to manage and coordinate rockSTAR programming. (Lead and organize Weekly Group Sessions, 1:1 Sessions and rockSTAR Requests).
- Follow and implement all patient and hospital systems and processes in compliance with HIPAA regulations to strengthen relationships and promote a positive, safe and consistent patient experience.
- Establish, cultivate and maintain relationships with all current and prospective rockSTARS and families including identification, outreach and cultivation.
- Work together with the Lead MT to develop, manage and evaluate timelines for all rockSTAR activities to ensure programs and processes are carried out in a timely manner and goals are being achieved.
- Implement rockSTAR Experience Plan to foster a culture of mental, emotional and spiritual wellness building strong patient, hospital and family relationships that support and reflect our mission.
- Work with the Lead MT to create and implement strategies for acquisition and retention of all current and prospective rockSTARS, families and hospitals.
- Work with Lead MT to create outreach programs and partnerships which results in increased rockSTAR signups and engagement.
- Assist efforts on Social Media Patient Outreach and MCP’s rockSTAR Ambassador peer-to-peer program.
HOSPITAL / CAREGIVER RELATIONSHIPS:
- Establish, assess, cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective hospitals (globally) and other patient caregivers in compliance with current HIPAA regulations to offer MCP’s programs to their patients.
- Communicate any point of contact with hospitals and other patient caregivers to the Lead MT.
- Help Lead MT develop and execute targeted training programs to educate hospitals and caregivers on MCP’s program implementation process driven by data analysis and process improvement needs.
- Assist Lead MT in creating, refining and implementing communication protocols for hospitals and caregivers driven by data analysis and success metrics (i.e. email, phone, text message alerts, push notifications, etc.)
- Assist the Lead MT in research to define and target other areas to garner MCP engagement and program utilization. (I.e. social workers, rehab, therapists, burn units, camps, foundations, etc.)
OTHER:
- Implement, refine and maintain a comprehensive and efficient documentation system with empirically significant documentation protocols and measurable outcomes for operational use, as well as for research studies, that is in compliance with HIPAA, GDPR (and similar) laws and regulations.
- Evaluate, manage, implement and review technology and CRM systems to support our organizational needs and cross-team coordination needs.
- Analyze and compile data into monthly and/or quarterly impact reports to review with the Lead MT.
- Collect and organize testimonials and feedback from rockSTARS/families and hospitals/caregivers.
- Provide pre-, post- and day-of-program support for rockSTARS/families and hospitals/caregivers.
- Assist the Lead MT with program communications (rockSTAR/Caregiver Coordination, Call-Sheets/Cue-Cards, etc.)
- Maintain and distribute Hospital and rockSTAR Welcome Kits
- Attend/exhibit at conferences as needed or required.
- Participate and assist as needed with all fundraising events and campaigns in coordination with other team members including annual gala, end of year fundraiser, online campaigns, etc.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Help the organization maintain accountability for key performance metrics and continuous improvement.
- Accomplish other duties as appropriately assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
MUSIC THERAPIST - will provide proof of necessary credentials and must be:
- Board Certified and maintain certification by CBMT
- Maintain all requirements for additional certifications
- Legal to work in the United States
- Provide their own insurance for music therapy practices
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; Music Therapy and/or Child Life degree/certification preferred.
- Relevant work experience can be considered as a substitution for academic
requirements.
- A minimum of two years’ work experience in a healthcare environment or related field (preferred).
SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. Good presentation skills required.
- Highly organized, analytical, and able to organize, document, and present information to others in a clear and concise format.
- Outstanding ability to analyze and assess situations, create solutions to problems and motivate others.
- Proficient with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other comparable software programs and data management systems.
- A proactive team player with a can-do attitude and commitment to overall job success.
- Ability to wear multiple hats as needed to support the overall success and mission of the organization.
- Confident in musical abilities and well-diversed in music repertoire.
VALUES:
The Music Therapist must uphold the core values of Melodic Caring Project; these include:
- Mission Obsessed. We wholly believe in and are passionate about our mission and dedicated to making a positive impact.
- Care Deeply. We engage with empathy and compassion, ensuring that care is at the heart of everything we do, making every interaction meaningful.
- Thoughtfully Innovative. We pursue innovation with unwavering focus, forethought, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, continually seeking new ways to improve and excel.
- Win Together. We believe in our team, winning together, and fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
- Appreciation & Trust. We cultivate a culture of appreciation and trust, building strong relationships through transparency, honesty and integrity.
- Deliver with Accountability. We are accountable for delivering outstanding results and demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and humility in everything we do.
- Exceed Expectations. We take pride in going above and beyond, consistently delivering exceptional results that surpass expectations.
MUSIC THERAPIST RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Music Therapists must adhere to the following:
- Provide a safe treatment setting, free from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
- File a complaint with the government or the American Music Therapy Association if you believe that a client has been treated unethically.
- Refuse to answer any questions or give any information if adherence of proper protocols is not met.
- Keep what is discussed private, and keep in compliance with HIPAA and other privacy laws.
- Generally, information revealed to the music therapist during treatment will be kept strictly confidential (understanding that any pertinent information relative to care will be documented in an MCP progress note and will not be revealed without written authorization from the patient or their guardian(s)). Some situations may arise in which the Music Therapist is required by law to reveal information, even without the facility's permission. These include:
- If a client seriously threatens to harm another person, the Music Therapist must warn that person and the authorities.
- If a court orders the music therapist to testify about a client or the facility.
- If the music therapist has good reason to believe that the client or the facility is abusing, neglecting, or exploiting a child or vulnerable adult; or if you give them information about someone else who is doing this, the Music Therapist must notify Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services.
- If the Music Therapist believes the client is in imminent danger of harming themselves, they may call the police if all other options are exhausted.
- If a medical emergency requires the Music Therapist to disclose information.
- If the client or facility enters into litigation with the Music Therapist or Melodic Caring Project.
- If the Music Therapist believes the client is intentionally spreading communicable diseases.
Proposed Compensation Plan
*Compensation will be re-evaluated annually upon completion of each year.
**During the first year, job success will be evaluated every six (6) months. Incentives and bonuses will be offered annually dependent on annual funding success and meeting operating budget needs and sustainability.
***Paid on a bi-weekly basis with paid vacation, sick days and an optional additional week of non-paid vacation if desired.
****Melodic Caring Project does not currently offer benefits, however it is a goal of the organization that a benefits program be developed and implemented as soon as the organizational budget allows.
Start Date of:
This is understood to be a part-time salaried position requiring the dedication of at least (20) hours per week and commitment to job success.
It is understood that during special events (i.e. annual gala, quarterly fundraising events, streaming programs etc.) it will be necessary to work overtime to help the organization accomplish its mission and goals and is required that the FA be at all fundraising events.
It is understood that you represent the organization’s mission and values with its supporters and constituents. As such you are an ambassador for the Melodic Caring Project and will conduct yourself in accordance with our organizational values and code of ethics.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
License/Certification:
- Music Therapy Board Certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote
