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1 person is interested
Music Therapy Intern
ORGANIZATION: Brookdale Hospice
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1 person is interested
At Brookdale Hospice, music therapy is part of the interdisciplinary group approach of physicians, nurses, social workers, hospice aides, spiritual counselors, bereavement support, volunteers and others. Hospice music therapists provide a wide range of clinical music therapy services for patients with mental and physical health care needs. Some of the common reasons for music therapy referrals include:
- Patients with pain and/or anxiety.
- Patients who need increased cognitive stimulation.
- Patients who have memory disorders.
- Patients with difficulty engaging.
The Brookdale Music Therapy Internship provides a number of opportunities for students interested in medical and mental health music therapy services. Interns will have the opportunity to :
- Provide patient- and family-centered care in a sub-acute medical setting.
- Provide services for patients of varying diagnoses.
- Provide group services for patients with mental health needs.
- Interact with an interdisciplinary health care team.
- Participate in specialized training.
Application process: All applicants must submit (a) the Brookdale Hospice Volunteer application, (b) unofficial transcripts and (c) two letters of recommendation (d) complete 12 hours of volunteer training. It is recommended that one letter be from a professor and one from someone who has knowledge of your therapeutic abilities.
More opportunities with Brookdale Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Brookdale Hospice
Location:
3131 Missouri 291, Independence, MO 64057, US
Mission Statement
Brookdale's mission "Eriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity," shapes us into the industry leader we are today. This is reinforced by our culture which is grounded in the common themes of Passion, Courage and Partnership. Passion means that serving seniors is our calling. We exceed expectations, have fun and celebrate life every day. Courage means we do what is right even when no one is watching. Partnership means we are all connected. We work and learn together-and we treat one another with respect, These themes are built on a foundation of trust. We build this trust by listening, understanding and partnering to create solutions that change lives.
Description
Hospice is a philosophy of care focused on comfort and quality of life at the end of life. It is designed to treat the whole person emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically by providing comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. As part of the process, family members also receive care and support - all provided by a team of specially trained professionals and volunteers. Bereavement services for family continue for one year after the patient has died.
Brookdale's Hospice offers a full spectrum of care designed to respect the dignity of the individual. Our care is skilled and compassionate in its delivery with the goal of providing comfort and freedom from pain. At the same time, it aims to provide the patient with as much independence and control as possible, for as long as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1000 Foxwood Springs DrRaymore, MO 64083
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Music Therapy
- Mental Health
- Patient Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Singing
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible. Minimum recommended is 3 hours per week.