Music Therapist (Per Diem) - Hospice of Santa Cruz County

Job Summary

The Music Therapist (Per Diem) is responsible for covering the Music Therapy Program Manager (MTPM) which will include completing visits to patients, supervising interns when MTPM is on PTO, addressing pediatric MT referrals, attending IDG when requested and being a part of Music Therapy Intern (MTI) training on occasion.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides MT therapy services to hospice patients and/or their families in homes and facilities when coverage for MT visits are needed to meet visit frequency.
• Promptly completes and maintains all required documentation per agency policy.
• Communicates urgent or unusual occurrences to Chief Clinical Officer or designee.
• Conducts MT assessments when needed and provides interventions that meet individual and family needs.
• Educates patients and families, hospice staff and the community at large about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of music therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary group team members and revises plan of care as appropriate.
• Addresses pediatric referrals.
• When needed, provides supervision to MTI and completes observation visits with MTIs to meet the requirements of American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
• Takes part in MTI's orientation when needed.
• Follows appropriate infection control policies.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Compliance

• Ensures all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and all other regulatory/compliance requirements are understood and followed.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Board certified music therapist
• Master's degree in music therapy preferred, undergraduate degree considered
• At least one year of experience in the field desired. Experience with elders/terminally ill preferred
• Must have proficient guitar skills, confident and pleasant singing voice, interest in self-exploration, increasing repertoire to fit population, and interest in expanding technological skills
• Ability to create a safe environment and mode of expression through music
• Assess communication barriers and create adapted experiences to increase emotional expression and/or increased engagement with loved ones
• Assess need for meaningful activity
• Assess lack of support system, isolation
• Asses the need for spiritual expression
• Assess anticipatory grief, multiple losses
• Proficient in utilizing music therapy techniques to address symptoms such as:
• anxiety, restlessness, respiratory difficulties, insomnia, depression and agitation

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Pass OIG/GSA review and all required background checks and TB test
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance

Physical Demands

• Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

Work Environment/Environmental Condition

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer/iPad
• Work is performed in combination of private homes, care facilities and office environment and will experience a variety of settings and situations
• Must be able to drive and have car available