Music Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manitoba seeks a Music Therapist to improve patient health through music therapy. This role involves delivering therapeutic interventions, supervising students, and addressing the psychosocial needs of patients. A Bachelor of Music Therapy and registration requirement emphasize professional qualifications, while experience in healthcare is preferred.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Music Therapist in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Certification with Canadian Association of Music Therapists or eligibility to become certified.
• Understanding of growth and development, play and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide a music therapy program to improve mental, physical and emotional health.
• Manage daily components of the Music Therapy Program.
• Supervise music therapy students and interns.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Observation and assessment skills

Guitar skills

Vocal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Music Therapy

Job description

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Department / Unit: Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 07/07/2025

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager Health Services, the Music Therapist is responsible for providing a music therapy program as a therapeutic tool for patients, to restore, maintain and improve mental, physical and emotional health; responding to psychosocial needs of the patients and their families; prioritizing patient caseloads; managing the daily organizational components of the Music Therapy Program; and supervising music therapy students and interns. The Music Therapist acts in a professional manner adhering to the principles of Family Centred Care.

Experience

• Experience working as a Music Therapist in a healthcare setting preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor of Music Therapy required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Medical Terminology - Therapist is responsible for acquiring appropriate knowledge of terms, disease entities, medical/surgical procedures, tests and protocols specific to their programming.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists OR eligible for certification and become certified within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic computer skills required.
• Must demonstrate understanding in the areas of: growth and development, play and family dynamics, and interventions to support coping.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, observation and assessment skills required.
• Must have a basic understanding of the effects of hospitalization on patients and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent or strong guitar and vocal skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
• Physical demands include carrying necessary musical instruments and equipment.
• Other physical demands may include crouching, stretching, kneeling, lifting and holding children, raising and lowering crib and bed rails, and pushing and pulling wheelchairs and beds.
• Must be able to work with patients of all ages; children to adults.
  

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.