Michelle Mitcham
Houston,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Therapist
Self Contractor
01.2023 - Current
- Completed MT assessments, developing individualized goals and objectives to address client needs
- Worked with individuals ages 16-50 with intellectual disabilities, facilitating therapeutic interventions
- Documented sessions and submitted quarterly and yearly reports to track client progress and outcomes
Music Therapist, Bereavement Coordinator
Star of Texas Hospice
Houston, Tx
01.2020 - Current
- I served as the first Music Therapist at SOTH, starting current MT program
- Provided group MT sessions to communities that SOTH served.
- Developed assessment plans and educated staff on Music Therapy through inservices for staff and community engagement.
- Documented each patient visit in the EMR while managing a caseload of 20-30 patients weekly.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary meetings, reporting on patient progress, decline, and psychosocial needs to inform care strategies.
- Coordinated bereavement services, delivering grief counseling and resources to support individuals navigating loss.
Music Therapist
Accent Care Hospice
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted music therapy assessments for patients requesting services to evaluate their needs.
- Provided music therapy treatment based on individualized care plans, addressing specific patient needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to report on patient progress, psychosocial needs, and care updates.
- Coordinated legacy projects, memorial services, and veterans ceremonies to honor individuals and families.
- Interviewed and trained new music therapists, ensuring effective integration into the team and alignment with company standards.
- Educated individuals considering entering hospice services and guided them along their journey to signing consents
Education
BM - Music Therapy
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01-2021
Skills
- Mental health experience
- Patient management
- Crisis intervention
- Program development
- Documentation expertise
- Staff training
- Solution-oriented approach
- Time management
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Empathy
Credentials
MT-BC
Timeline
Music Therapist
Self Contractor
01.2023 - Current
Music Therapist
Accent Care Hospice
01.2022 - 01.2023
Music Therapist, Bereavement Coordinator
Star of Texas Hospice
01.2020 - Current
BM - Music Therapy
Sam Houston State University