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Albany, New York

Music Therapist - Per Diem - Community Hospice

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28.22-$36.53/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Music Therapist - Hospice – per diem Capital/Saratoga region

Community Hospice is looking for a qualified Music Practitioner/Therapist to join our team! The Music Therapist will provide complimentary therapy services to all levels of care (hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes).

Position Highlights

  • Non-Taxed Mileage Reimbursement
  • Flexible Schedule

What You Will Do

The Music Therapist is an important member of our health care team, serving Hospice patients in Home Care, Nursing Home or Inpatient settings

Responsibilities

Responsible for direct care and evaluation of patients, with resultant formulation and implementation of treatment program as appropriate to the specific needs of that patient

What You Will Need

A current license to practice as a Music Therapist Or Certified Music Practitioner in the state of New York required

Prefer two years professional experience in music discipline; previous home care, hospice or health related experience important.

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license and available automobile for travel throughout the service area.

Experience working with computers, including laptops, email, cell phone and basic software programs along with confidence in providing electronic clinical notes and documentation regarding patient sessions.

High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers

The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and supportive work environment. Apply to find out more!

Pay Range: $28.22 - $36.53 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license as a Music Therapist or Certified Music Practitioner in New York State. A valid driver's license and access to an automobile are required for travel to patient locations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Music therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationHospice careComputer literacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist - Per Diem - Community Hospice at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,926 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 20% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$59k–$76kMental Health Therapy median $56k (middle half $49k–$82k)38 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New York325 active7,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% remote · 20% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment825 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,926 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Non-Taxed Mileage Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.