Music Therapist

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health invites a Music Therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate music therapy programs within the designated clinical area, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and residents.

You will conduct initial assessments, design individual and group sessions, and apply techniques such as improvisation and guided imagery, while monitoring outcomes and pursuing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Music Therapy plus two years related experience.
• CAMT membership and accreditation eligibility; MTA credentials preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate music therapy programs and services.
• Perform initial assessment of referred clients admitted to the unit.
• Plan individual and group music therapy programs with outcomes and resources.
• Implement therapy programs using improvisation, imagery, grief support, and related methods.
• Monitor quality and outcomes; modify or cease services as needed.
• Conduct orientation and education sessions for residents, families and staff.
• Participate in policy development and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain records and inventory of equipment; participate in committees.

Skills

Music therapy knowledge

Team collaboration

Initiative

Communication

Teaching & organizing

Instrument proficiency

Instrument familiarity

Therapy philosophy

Child-family therapy

Physical ability

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Music Therapy

CAMT accreditation eligibility / MTA preferred

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Job Summary

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating music therapy programs and services in the designated clinical program. Participates in the development of new programs and/or services. Conducts orientation sessions and provides Music Therapy programs to patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of new programs and/or services by identifying services and needs and contributing to the development of operational plans, goals and objectives, philosophy, vision and mission statements as required.
• Performs initial assessment of referred Clients admitted to the unit by methods such as completing assessment forms, reviewing records, consulting with family, and team members, and gathering relevant information.
• Plans individual and/or group music therapy programs and services by establishing and prioritizing expected outcomes, discussing implementation options and determining resources available.
• Implements music therapy programs and services utilizing diverse intervention approaches by methods such as improvisation, guided imagery, grief and loss support and individual and group treatment programs.
• Monitors the quality and outcome of music therapy programs by methods such as determining the purpose, method, and criteria of the evaluation, implementing recommendations, analyzing and interpreting results, and modifying and/or ceasing services as needed.
• Conducts orientation and education sessions on topics related to Music Therapy by methods such as preparing, obtaining, and presenting educational material to residents, families and volunteers. Prepares individualized orientation plans for the Casual Music Therapists, interns and students.
• Participates in the identification, development, review and revision of policies and procedures of the department by methods such as collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, providing input and maintaining assigned policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement activities by methods such as identifying needs, gathering information, providing input, and developing, implementing, and evaluating these activities.
• Participates in relevant interdisciplinary team conferences and/or family conferences by methods such as providing information about residents on topics related to Music Therapy and contributing to the development of an interdisciplinary care plan for individual residents.
• Maintains records, statistical data, and reports in accordance with department, organizational and professional standards by methods such as maintaining resident documentation and completing resident attendance and workload measurement statistics.
• Maintains inventory of Music Therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as making recommendations regarding purchase, providing general maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies, and completing documentation to have items purchased or repaired.
• Participates actively on committees and task groups by methods such as gathering information prior to meeting, attending meetings, providing input, and providing updates to department.
• Acts as a resource person to staff, students and volunteers for issues related to music therapy by methods such as providing information and answering questions.
• Instructs staff and family on individual care plans as the appropriate use of recorded music, music preferences, and creating an environment related to sound appropriateness for the patient/client population in the designated clinical area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Baccalaureate degree in Music Therapy from a recognized educational institution plus two years recent, related experience in Music Therapy, and completion of certificate applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current member, and eligible for accreditation, with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT). Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) credentials preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Maintains current knowledge of developments in Music Therapy and the patient/client population in the designated clinical area through literature review, educational programs and involvement in professional groups.
• Ability to function effectively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Ability to accept responsibility and exercise initiative and independent judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to teach and organize work.
• Ability to play a minimum of two musical instruments, piano and/or guitar and voice.
• Familiar with the use of a variety of musical instruments and related equipment.
• Ability to articulate philosophy, style, approach and benefits of music therapy in a child and family centered acute care setting.
• Ability to apply music therapy methods, systems and techniques to children and their families.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.