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Rebecca Rocuant

Pompano Beach

Summary

Board Certified Music Therapist with 5+ years of experience providing trauma-informed care across hospice, palliative, oncology, and bereavement settings. HPMT-certified with strong clinical expertise in designing and evaluating interventions to meet the biopsychosocial needs of diverse patient populations. Proven leadership in program growth, legacy project development, group facilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about blending music and therapeutic relationships to promote healing, meaning-making, and emotional support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Therapy Group Facilitator

Gilda's Club of South Florida
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead weekly hybrid support groups of 6-10 members for adults affected by cancer, focusing on emotional regulation, empowerment, and peer support.
  • Facilitate monthly in-person music therapy groups sponsored by Cleveland Clinic for patients and caregivers as part of their oncology wellness initiative.

Music Therapist

Continuum Care of Broward
10.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented individualized music therapy sessions to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
  • Helped grow music therapy census from 40 to 187 patients in under 2 years, leading to expansion of the department and onboarding of a second MT.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for diverse populations.
  • Developed and currently lead the company’s first formal legacy program, supporting patients and families with therapeutic life review projects.
  • Facilitate a weekly community bereavement group, and monthly music therapy groups serving 10–15 participants per session.
  • Accurately document clinical progress in the EMR, contributing to treatment planning and continuity of care.

Music Therapy Group Facilitator

Children's Bereavement Center
10.2018 - Current
  • Facilitated bi-weekly support groups for middle school, adults, and child loss, fostering community and emotional healing among participants.
  • Trained new facilitators, promoting best practices in group management and member interaction.
  • Lead workshops and events, increasing awareness of grief support resources within the community.

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

AccentCare Hospice
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Provide Music Therapy services and legacy projects to a census of 200+ patients in hospital inpatient units, nursing homes and ALFs, and private residences.
  • Designed individualized music therapy interventions to address patient emotional and psychological needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

VITAS Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated therapeutic music sessions to enhance emotional well-being of patients.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and needs.
  • Established Music Therapy Program in Miami Dade County

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Piano 20 Years
  • Guitar 10 Years
  • Voice 15 Years
  • Percussion 10 Years
  • Legacy Projects
  • Professional ethics
  • Therapeutic relationship
  • Assessment skills
  • Individualized planning
  • Group Facilitation
  • Bereavement Counseling
  • International Singer-Songwriter

Certification

  • MT-BC - Board Certified Music Therapist (2019) and Recertified in 2024
  • HMPT - Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Music Therapy Group Facilitator

Gilda's Club of South Florida
01.2023 - Current

Music Therapist

Continuum Care of Broward
10.2022 - Current

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

AccentCare Hospice
06.2020 - 10.2022

Music Therapy Group Facilitator

Children's Bereavement Center
10.2018 - Current

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

VITAS Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy

Florida Gulf Coast University