Hospice Music Therapist (MT-BC) (31997)

Part-Time Music Therapist — Reading, PA

At The Care Team, we believe every day — and every life — matters. Join a compassionate, mission-driven hospice-only organization where you can use your musical talent and therapeutic skills to bring comfort, connection, and meaning to patients and families at end-of-life.

We are seeking a Part-Time Music Therapist to provide supportive and therapeutic music interventions to hospice patients in Reading, PA, and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for a creative, empathetic professional who values autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful one-on-one care in home and facility settings.

What You’ll Do

• Complete music therapy assessments for referred hospice patients
• Develop individualized music therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support comfort, emotional expression, connection, and legacy work
• Engage patients and families through live music, listening, improvisation, songwriting, and reminiscence
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals
• Participate in grief support activities, memorial services, and legacy projects
• Provide education to families, caregivers, and staff on music therapy
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation (within 48 hours)
• Attend IDT meetings and contribute to care planning

What We Offer

• Competitive part-time compensation (per-visit pay)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient interaction
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Opportunity to make a deep emotional and spiritual impact through music

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Music Therapy (AMTA-approved program)
• MT-BC (Board-Certified Music Therapist) credential
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Hospice, palliative, geriatric, or behavioral health experience preferred
• Warm, compassionate presence and strong communication skills
• Commitment to honoring patients with dignity, comfort, and individualized care

Help bring peace, connection, and dignity to patients through the power of music.

 

• Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
• Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the State of PA.
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2-step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Industry experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy required 
• Active Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists is required and maintained in good standing.
• Hospice and Palliative Care certified Music Therapist preferred.