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St. Croix Hospice
Eagan, Minnesota

Music Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$27.5/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Eagan, MN 55120Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeTravel Percentage: 100%Work Where You Matter! At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey.

Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Music Therapist Position Overview The Music Therapist provides music therapy services which meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient, identifying music with personal meaning and connection.

The music therapist works under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.

Essential Functions and Skills Provides direct music therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and in accordance with the plan of care. Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.

Treats patients to relieve symptoms and provide psychological, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual comfort.

Directs and aids patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, agitation, restlessness, depression, pain, emotional distress (patient and family), spiritual distress, and social isolation.

Assists patients with needs regarding relaxation, communication, family support, anticipatory grief (patient and family), and interest in life legacy/review interventions.

Utilizes interventions such as relaxation, imagery, lyric analysis, song writing, reminiscence, entrainment, life review, receptive listening, and life legacy projects.

Observes and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and the organization personnel the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition. Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.

Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, problem charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.

Participate in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications Degree in Music from an accredited school Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test. Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required. Preferred Degree in Music Therapy Physical

Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20 pounds.

Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting. The hourly base range for this role is $21.00-$27.50.

An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets.

The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.

Key Responsibilities

The music therapist provides direct therapy services to hospice patients to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to document patient progress and ensure compliance with clinical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in music from an accredited school, with a degree in music therapy preferred. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentSymptom managementPsychological supportRelaxation techniquesReminiscence therapyClinical documentationHIPAA complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationEnd-of-life carePatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist at St. Croix Hospice a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Eagan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$378k
Typical market rent
$1,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About St. Croix Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan