Music Therapist

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Music Therapist, where you'll develop and implement treatment plans to enhance clients' mental, physical, and emotional health. This dynamic role involves collaboration with a dedicated team, providing supervision to students, and engaging in meaningful research. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting Indigenous Cultural Safety. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth, this position offers a fulfilling way to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Qualifications

• Completion of a program accredited by the Canadian Association of Music Therapy.
• Two years' recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate client treatment plans using music therapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and supervise practicum students.

Skills

Music Therapy

Communication Skills

Piano Proficiency

Guitar Proficiency

Conflict Resolution

Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Cultural Safety

Education

Accredited Music Therapy Program

Two Years Related Experience

Registration with CAMT

Tools

Basic Computer Literacy

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Music Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Music Therapist to join the BC Psychosis Program team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Music Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate client treatment plans and provide music therapy to promote, maintain, and restore client’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and approved research, provide formal and informal consultations to other staff/community music therapists and supervise and evaluate the work activities of music therapy practicum students and interns.
• Collaborate with the Patient Services Manager regarding operational issues and concerns and with the Regional Allied Health Practice Director, and the Regional Music Therapy Council for practice issues and concerns.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a program accredited by the Canadian Association of Music Therapy.
• Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide music therapy to clients in an acute, rehabilitation and/or continuing care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in piano, guitar and voice.
• Broad knowledge of music therapy theory and practice.
• Broad knowledge of harmony, theory and history.
• Broad knowledge of symptoms, problems and needs associated with disabilities and illnesses.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate and coach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of the range of improvisation styles.
• Broad knowledge of solo and ensemble playing, composition and conducting.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Basic computer literacy with word processing and database skills.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.