Music Therapist (Toa Payoh)

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Singapore is seeking a Music Therapist to provide clinical music therapy sessions tailored to the needs of clients. This role involves assessing client needs, planning therapy sessions, and participating in music-making activities. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's in Music Therapy and have good interpersonal skills. Join us to make a positive impact on the emotional and social well-being of a diverse clientele.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with other professionals as part of a transdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing music therapy sessions.
• Assessing the client’s needs.
• Planning, reviewing and assessing therapy sessions.
• Actively participating in sessions through music-making.
• Encouraging clients to take part in the session.
• Helping clients explore the world of sound.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient with the guitar or keyboard

Vocal skills

Education

Master of Arts in Music Therapy from an accredited institution

Registration with relevant Professional Body or Music Therapy Association

Job description

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC Centre involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Reports to:

1. Responsible to: Director of Programme / Service Chief
2. Supervised by: Senior Music Therapist / Director of Programme / Service Chief
3. Interrelationships: Professional colleagues, staff, donors, clients and families

Role:

Music Therapists provide clinical, evidence-based interventions by utilizing creative musical experiences to address the complex social, emotional, and physical needs of a diverse client population. Rather than providing musical instruction, the therapist facilitates a shared musical relationship to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes tailored to the client’s clinical pathology and personal development goals. Working across various settings with individuals or groups, the role involves supporting clients through challenges such as anxiety, behavioral disorders, and communication difficulties, while fostering deeper self‑insight and improved interpersonal relating through the medium of music‑making.

Responsibilities:

• Providing music therapy sessions;
• Assessing the client’s needs;
• Planning, reviewing and assessing therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions;
• Actively participating in sessions through music‑making, singing and listening;
• Encouraging clients to take part in the session, and supporting them by responding musically;
• Encouraging clients to use a range of accessible musical instruments (such as percussion) and their own voice to express themselves;
• Helping clients explore the world of sound and to create a musical language of their own;
• Improvising with music as a reaction to what the client is communicating in order to enhance the individual nature of the relationship;
• Supporting the client’s creative development and facilitating positive changes in their behaviour and well‑being;
• Helping the client develop an increased self‑awareness;
• Assessing the musical and non‑musical behaviours of the client;
• Writing and maintaining case notes and reports;
• Collaborating with the transdisciplinary team to better support the client’s needs;
• Reporting progress to families, carers, relevant agencies or professional staff;
• Maintaining musical instruments and music therapy equipment.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Music Therapy from an accredited institution
• Registration with relevant Professional Body or Music Therapy Association

Other Information

• Able to work well with other professionals as part of a transdisciplinary team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with the guitar or keyboard, and in vocal skills