Hospice Music Therapist
Company: MASONICARE
Location: Mystic
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Hospice Music Therapist at MASONICARE summary: The Hospice Music
Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to hospice and
palliative care patients and their families to improve quality of
life and support emotional and cognitive well-being. They perform
assessments, develop individualized care plans, document progress,
and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address patient
needs. The role requires a graduate degree and board certification
in music therapy, with experience in end-of-life care preferred.
Hospice Music Therapist Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Mystic,
CT area Pay-Per-Visit *Visits are compensated based on a flat rate
of $35/visit* The Music Therapist provides direct services to
hospice and palliative care patients and their families in homes
and inpatient and outpatient units. Emphasis is placed on
coordinating and rendering therapeutic, supportive and restorative
measures, through the use of music, to meet the needs of patients
and their families; promoting the quality of life for terminally
ill patients and their families and participation of the
development of the hospice interdisciplinary team care plan.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses hospice and palliative care
patients of all ages to identify needs and provide interventions
that meet individual needs. Collects data in collaboration with the
patient and/family as demonstrated by the documentation on the
patient record. • Performs the initial assessment of needs during
first visit and documents those needs within appropriate time
frame. Assesses the emotional well-being, physical health, social
function, communication abilities and cognitive skills through
musical responses. Communicates findings and problems to
appropriate team members. • Plans and implements care for patients
of all ages based on needs assessed to ensure individualized care.
Identifies and documents problems, and sets developmentally
appropriate goals, time frames, and interventions. • Provides and
documents direct patient care according to the Care Plan, within
set target dates, and according to all departmental policies.
Designs music sessions for individuals and groups based on client
needs. Provides basic and specialized teaching as required in the
Plan of Care and documents the response of patients and/or family
in the patient's record. • Regularly evaluates patient's progress,
takes prompt action when any change in the patient's condition is
noted or reported, and terminates care when goals of management are
attained for patients of all ages. Participates in treatment
planning, ongoing evaluation and follow-up. Re-evaluates and
documents the patient's response to music therapy. Based on patient
response does appropriate modifications to the Care Plan in a
timely manner. Recognizes changes in the patient's physical and
mental status and informs health care professionals within a
reasonable timeframe. • Identifies own learning needs and seeks
direction/approval from supervisor to meet those needs as
documented on the goal section of the performance appraisal. •
Educates staff about the role of the Music Therapist and the use of
music therapy interventions with hospice patients and families. •
Assesses and monitors program development and evaluation of music
therapy services. • Attends all mandatory Hospital initiated
training • Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients,
recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and
physical condition. • Can be depended upon to report to work
on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education
& medical requirements. • Performs other and related duties as
required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree;
Masters preferred. • Graduate of an approved music therapy program;
Board Certified as a Music Therapist. • A minimum of two years
experience and work in the area of end of life issues preferred. •
Maintains current Drivers’ License and auto insurance. • Possess
reliable transportation joinourteam Keywords: hospice music
therapy, palliative care, end-of-life care, therapeutic music
interventions, patient assessment, music therapy certification,
emotional support, care planning, home health services,
interdisciplinary team
Keywords: MASONICARE, Portland , Hospice Music Therapist, Healthcare , Mystic, Maine
