Music Therapist

Music Therapist

Evergreen | White Rock, B.C. | Contractor

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Music Therapist, you'll lead in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating music therapy programs for long-term care residents. You'll also contribute to developing new programs, conduct orientation sessions, and deliver music therapy sessions to residents.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in music therapy from a recognized educational institution.

• Completion of a certificate applicable to the designated clinical area or combination of education, training or experience. 

• Current member and eligible for Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) accreditation.

• Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) credentials are preferred. 

• Two years of recent related experience in music therapy.

About The Role

FTE: 20 Hours/week

Schedule: Flexible

*Monday's and Friday are preferred. The days of the week are flexible and half days are possible

In this role, you'll identify service needs and assist in developing operational plans, goals, and mission statements for new programs. You'll conduct initial assessments for referred residents, design individual or group music therapy programs, and implement diverse approaches like improvisation and guided imagery. Monitoring program quality and outcomes, you'll adjust services as needed and provide orientation and education sessions on music therapy topics for residents, families, and volunteers. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to policy development and multidisciplinary care plans, actively participate in committees, and maintain records in compliance with standards. Additionally, you'll manage equipment and supplies, serve as a resource for staff, students, and volunteers, and instruct on individual care plans, including the use of recorded music and creating suitable sound environments.

About You

As the Music Therapist, you bring a diverse skill set and vibrant personality to the role. Your dedication to staying informed about the latest developments in music therapy is evident through your ongoing education, continuous literature reviews, and active participation in professional groups. You seamlessly integrate into interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating both initiative and independent judgment. Effective verbal and written communication, solid teaching and organization skills are hallmarks of your approach. Proficient in playing a minimum of two musical instruments, including piano and/or guitar, coupled with your vocal abilities, you exhibit versatility with your various musical instruments and related equipment. Your capacity to articulate the philosophy, style, approach and benefits of music therapy in a long-term care senior setting is complemented by your hands-on ability to apply music therapy methods, systems and techniques. Additionally, your physical aptitude ensures you can successfully carry out the position's duties, providing a holistic and enriching music experience for seniors in your care. 

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values.  We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches. 

How To Apply

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