UnitedHealth Group·Farmington, Michigan
The Music Therapist provides professional therapeutic modalities to enhance the quality of care for hospice patients and their families. Responsibilities include contributing to plans of care, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and documenting patient status changes.
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As the Music Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through direct patient care activities that support the hospice agency's goal of quality patient care.
Primary Responsibilities: Provides professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients within scope of practice and agency policy.
Example of therapeutic modalities: Music practitioners, Reiki, Healing Touch, Acupuncture, Aroma Therapy, Hypnotherapy, etc.
Knowledge of hospice and end-of-life care Compassionate interaction with patients and families Provides assistance to hospice program and/or patient/family Inputs to plan of care and interdisciplinary meetings Communicates availability and schedule changes Accurately documents services Maintains patient confidentiality Reports observed changes in patient status Attends at least four in-services per year Completes mandatory training Maintains licensure, certification, and liability coverage Mature, caring, people-oriented Supports hospice philosophy of care You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Candidates must complete the C-IHS Training Program and possess at least 6 months of hospice or related experience. A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
