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Job Description
- Organize and conduct group and individual music therapy sessions for facility and Hospice patients.
- Actively participate in music sessions and encourage patients and families to do the same.
- Explore a variety of musical styles and sounds with patients through singing, percussion, ethnic instruments and improvisation.
- Participate in patient conference by exploring and assessing the potential needs of patients and families.
- Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
- Facilitate bereavement groups in collaboration with members of the Hospice Team.
- Assist in educational training program for Hospice/Palliative Care staff and volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
- Degree in Music Therapy or equivalency and must be Board Certified Music Therapist.
- 2 years working experience as Music Therapist
- Knowledge of different diverse genres of music including a working familiarity with music of different religions, cultures and ethnic groups.
- Must have excellent communication skills and computer skills.
- Current driver’s license.
- Pleasant singing voice and proficient on one or more instruments preferable piano and guitar.