Music Therapist (Hospice Care) at St. Ann's Community

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

26.5

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Music Therapy, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Geriatric Care, Hospice Care, Intervention Implementation, Behavioral Observation, Clinical Evaluation, Ethical Compliance, Interdisciplinary Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Music Therapist (Hospice Care) Join us in caring for the most important people on Earth. We reward hard – working and caring professionals with competitive pay, great benefits and career growth opportunities. St. Ann’s Community is currently looking for a full time hospice Music Therapist for the Life enrichment department located on both the Irondequoit and Webster campus. The primary purpose of the Music Therapist is to plan, organize, and implement music therapy treatments/programs and evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided. These services are made available to residents receiving hospice care and/or those nearing the end of life. St. Ann’s Community Offers: Full time hours Pay range - $21.50 - $$26.50/hr. Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities Dental, Health & Vision 403(b) Retirement Plan Great employee benefits such as DashPass, discounted RTS Bus passes and more! Job Description: Floats to Cherry Ridge campus once a week Assesses the strengths and needs of residents. Develops goals, objectives, and interventions appropriate to the needs and functional levels of the residents. Implements individual/group music-based interventions that promote positive experiences, improve/maintain functioning, or facilitate changes that contribute to life quality. Observes for behavioral changes and alters approaches to meet residents’ needs. Evaluates programs and interventions to assure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting residents’ needs. Communicates and manages the need for supplies necessary for program implementation Adheres to professional standards and ethical guidelines pertaining to the Music Therapy Code of Ethics. Communicates to St. Ann’s (and/or hospice) staff information regarding residents necessary to maintain continuity of treatment Support MT sustainability and growth by keeping communication open with the Foundation. This includes providing data, meeting donors, sharing stories, etc. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor of Music or Arts from a 4 year college in Music Therapy – Required Board Certified Music Therapist or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist - Preferred Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Geriatric/music therapy experience - Preferred Reliable transportation - Required Join us in Caring for the Most Important People on Earth. The employment policy of St. Ann’s Community is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement music therapy treatments for residents receiving hospice or end-of-life care. Assess resident needs, develop goals, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve quality of life.