Music Therapist

Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a experienced, talent and compassionate Music Therapist to join our dynamic Expressive Arts Therapies team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities:

The Music Therapist will use therapeutic music activities, including instrumental and vocal activities, to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients with life limiting and/or terminal illnesses. The Music Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care to a diverse group of patients and families on both our pediatric palliative care and hospice programs. The Music Therapist is responsible for completing initial assessments of new patients/families to determine their music therapy needs and then establishes an individualized care plan that includes interventions, goals and visit frequency. 

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Music Therapy from a recognized school 

• Board-certified in Music Therapy (MT-BC).

• At least one year of experience with one or both of the populations we serve (hospice and pediatric palliative care), or closely associated populations such as early intervention or senior care.

• Knowledge of existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials and equipment

• Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients/families.

• Ability to take initiative, work independently, multi-task and manage time well.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to represent Good Shepherd professionally with our partners and in the community with compassion and integrity.

• PC proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

•  A professional and caring demeanor.

Good Shepherd Benefits: 

Competitive salary

Four weeks paid time off in first year

12 paid holidays

Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date

Life insurance

403(b) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Industry:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Full Time - 30 or more hours per week

Job Functions:

CLINICAL - Healthcare Provider

About Us:

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.