Under the direction of the Professional Practice Leader, Music Therapy, the Music Therapist:

• uses music as the primary modality to assess and treat patients

• serves as a resource to rehabilitation staff, particularly in Extended Care

• collaborates with the interdisciplinary team

• performs related educational duties

• completes assigned administrative tasks

Education:

Baccalaureate degree from a 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: The salary range for this position is $37.89 to $47.31 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to delivering integrated care in B.C. and Canada. Designed to meet the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities, the new campus will support care from hospital services to primary and community health solutions. It will continue to lead advancements in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Plans, organizes, implements, modifies, and evaluates music therapy programs to improve or maintain residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.
• Provides music therapy assessments and treatments using recognized techniques and practices; consults with the interdisciplinary team to recommend appropriate programs and coordinate therapeutic activities.
• Records, maintains, and updates resident documentation, including assessments, treatment notes, and statistical data, in accordance with departmental and facility policies.
• Participates in quality assurance activities by providing input to the Professional Practice Leader on procedures, standards, assessment forms, resident materials, and program descriptions.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of musical equipment and materials; ensures safe and appropriate use and makes recommendations regarding purchasing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences to provide information about resident status as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of music therapy developments through professional literature, consultation, and participation in approved educational programs.
• Participates in the orientation of staff, students, and volunteers, and provides in-services as needed.
• Supports the music therapy student fieldwork program by providing supervision and instruction as required.
• Attends and contributes to regularly scheduled music therapy council meetings.
• Participates in and supports educational and research activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Who We Are:
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and 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