Advance your Music Therapy career with Providence Health Care—where your growth, impact, and opportunities come to life! Providence Health Care’s Music Therapy department is welcoming applications from those with a Degree from a recognized Music Therapy Program.

Under the direction of the Professional Practice Leader, Music Therapy the Music Therapist uses music as the primary modality to assess and treat patients and serves as a resource to rehabilitation staff, particularly in Extended Care, and to the interdisciplinary team. Performs related educational and assigned administrative duties.

This is a temporary part time (15 hrs per week) role until September 2026.

Education:
Bachelors degree from recognized Music Therapy Program and one (1) year of recent related experience in an extended care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

• A competitive salary: $37.89 - $47.31 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time, part-time, and casual roles with consistent daytime hours (no evenings, limited weekends).
• Unionized Stability: Benefit from the security and consistency of a unionized position.
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans! 
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.  
• Professional growth: Access mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Contribute to the future of care at the new St. Paul’s Hospital, opening in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in an environment that values diversity, respect, and collaboration 

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Your responsibilities will include:

- plans, organizes, implements, modifies and evaluates music therapy programs designed to improve or maintain residents’ level of physical, mental, emotional and social functioning.

- Provides music therapy assessments and treatments using recognized music therapy techniques and practices. Consults with members of the interdisciplinary team to select and/or recommend appropriate music therapy programs according to needs and capabilities of residents and coordinates music therapy and other therapeutic activities.

- Records, maintains and updates resident records including assessment, treatment and statistical data in keeping with departmental and facility policies.

- Participates in the quality assurance activities of the Music Therapy Department by providing input to the Professional Practice Leader regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and resident materials, and program descriptions for the assigned service areas.

- Maintains and updates inventory of musical equipment and materials ensuring safe and appropriate use. Identifies and makes recommendations to the Professional Practice Leader regarding the purchase, general maintenance and repair of musical equipment and related supplies.

- Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences as required to provide information regarding patient/resident status.

- Maintains knowledge of current developments in music therapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals and participating in approved educational programs.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.