Music therapist

Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County is seeking a qualified music therapist to work across multiple locations in Ontario. The role involves counselling, recording outcomes, and developing treatment plans for clients in a private practice setting.

You will provide therapy, assess progress, and maintain detailed patient records. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in music therapy, possess First Aid certification, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy or related field.
• First Aid Certificate and professional accreditation/registration with the appropriate association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes.
• Record observations.
• Write progress reports.
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient.
• Provide therapy.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Client-centered therapy

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 36 to 42 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Music therapy/therapist

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Private practice

Tasks

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
• Record observations
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide therapy
• Maintain accurate records

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association
• First Aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy

Area of specialization

• Music therapy

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)