Expressive Therapist

Job Overview

This role is responsible for providing music therapy services to patients.

Location: High Pointe House, Haverhill MA

Hours: Full-Time 40 Hours

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Board certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Assess music therapy needs of the patient/family and provide music therapy services to the hospice patients and their families, as appropriate.

2. Consult with interdisciplinary team about patient referrals to assess needs and prioritize intervention.

3. Document all care provided on the patient’s clinical record in accordance with Hospice’s documentation requirements.

4. Educate hospice staff and community about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of music therapy interventions with hospice patients and their families.

5. Assist with facilitating support groups and special events upon request and ensure effective use of resources

6. Serve as an education resource to staff, volunteers, care partners and the community.

7. Support and promote the Hospice mission to lead in providing exceptional patient-centered end-of-life care and grief support.

8. Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.

9. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise. 

10. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures.

11. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.

12. Participates in all mandatory in-services.

13. Completes other duties as assigned.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

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