Music Therapist

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Baycrest's Culture and Arts Department is seeking a Temporary Full-time Music Therapist for approximately 12 months. The role involves designing and implementing music therapy services to enhance the quality of life for residents, while ensuring compliance with professional standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Music Therapy and have experience in a similar setting, with knowledge of the diverse cultural needs of the population served.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing music therapy services required.
• Excellent knowledge of BPSD and Responsive Behaviours.
• Fluency in Yiddish, Romanian, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements music therapy treatments for dementia symptoms.
• Contributes to a multi-disciplinary team and professional development.
• Maintains accurate clinical records and ensures compliance with standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research methodologies

Creative programming

Education

Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree

Accredited Music Therapist ('MTA')

Membership in good standing with CAMT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Point Click Care

Activity Pro

Job description

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6/16/2025

Music Therapist

Tracking Code 8808 Job Description

Baycrest Culture and Arts Department has an opportunity for

THERAPIST, MUSIC

(Temporary Full-time)

Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (Approximately 12 months)

Shift Type: Day/Evening, no weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Rate: $35.93 - $44.88

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 hours

Posting Number: 8808

Union: OPSEU 595

Date Posted: June 16, 2025

Internal Closing Date: June 23, 2025

The Department of Culture & Arts supports a holistic vision of health and wellbeing by delivering arts and cultural programs and services that have a broad focus of enriching the life experience. We are committed to tapping into the creative potential of our residents to improve physical and emotional health and enhance relationships. Also, we sustain Baycrest’s Jewish identity while supporting an inclusive community of care that acknowledges the culturally diverse needs of our non-Jewish clients, families, staff and volunteers. The department oversees Music and Art Therapies, the Donald and Elaine Rafelman Creative Arts Studio, Intergenerational/Lifelong Learning Programs, and Art-Based/Cultural Programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designs and implements music therapy treatment as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) for residents in long term care
• Interviews, selects, orients and supervises volunteer, students/interns
• Contributes to a multi-disciplinary team and music therapy professional development
• Coordinates services with other staff/departments
• Assesses referred clients
• Maintains accurate clinical records, statistics, program documentation, and ongoing evaluation
• Develops and maintains an inventory of program supplies
• Ensures compliance with Music Therapy ‘Code of Ethics’ and ‘Standards of Practice’
• Participates in research initiatives related to music therapy

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree is required
• Accredited Music Therapist (‘MTA’) through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (‘CAMT’)
• Membership in good standing with CAMT required
• Experience in the development and implementation of music therapy services required
• Experience with BPSD and Responsive Behaviours
• Excellent knowledge and experience with research methodologies (including qualitative/quantitative data analysis tools), preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills essential
• Demonstrated skills in creative programming, utilizing a wide range of music therapy program modalities
• Experience in working with a Jewish population is an asset
• Experience working with an aging population an asset
• Fluency in Yiddish, Romanian, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages an asset
• Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro an asset

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll inExtended Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

Job Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Position Type Temporary