America's first hospice, The Connecticut Hospice, Inc., is a 503 (c) not for profit organization, accredited and certified by The Joint Commission (TJC) as the first palliative hospital in the US., and has an immediate opening available for a qualified, full-time Board Certified Music Therapist to provide music therapy to patients in both the inpatient and homecare setting.
Primary Purpose of Job:
· Provide individualized, goal directed music therapy services for Connecticut Hospice patients/families
· Create an environment which encourages creative expression and enhances patient and family experience
· Assist the Arts Director to provide coverage to patient both in the inpatient and homecare setting; provide clinical feedback and support to students, interns and volunteers; assist with individual and group session planning
Job Reports to: Arts Director
Supervises: Arts volunteers and interns when directed and applicable
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited college or university
· Current MT-BC credential from the Certification Board for Music Therapists
· Exceptional musicianship, demonstrating ability to sing a variety of musical genres with guitar accompaniment
Experience:
· Minimum of two years’ experience as a Board-Certified Music Therapist
· Experience in the hospice and palliative care setting is preferred
Essential Physical Requirements:
Must be able to: observe verbal and non-verbal communications by patients and families; sit and stand for long periods; lift up to 25 pounds
Job Duties:
· Provide music therapy services to patients and/or families at HIP and homecare
· Create projects/interventions appropriate to individual clients
· Produce timely documentation of music therapy interventions
· Maintain supplies and materials
· Attend staff meetings, IDT meetings, educational programs
· Participate in Arts workshops, rekindling programs, memorial services, special events
· Assist in orienting new Arts staff, volunteers and interns
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
