145077 - Music Therapist

Work Location
Oak Care Centre
Department
Oak Care Centre Long Term Care Administration
Home Worksite
08 - Oak Care Centre
Labour Agreement
Health Science Professionals
Union
401 - HS Professional BCGEU
Position Type
Casual
Job Status
Casual
FTE
0.00
Standard Hours / Week
0.01
Job Category
Therapy Services
Salary Grade
P1
Min Hourly
CAD $37.89/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $47.31/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600/0900-1700/1000-1800
Days Off
Various
Position Start Date
As soon as possible

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Music Therapist to join the Long Term Care team at Oak Care Centre 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 provides music therapy to promote, maintain, and restore client’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and approved research, provides formal and informal consultations to other staff/community music therapists and supervises and evaluate the work activities of music therapy practicum students and interns.
• Collaborate with the Patient Services Manager regarding operational issues and concerns and the Professional Practice Director, Occupational Therapy & Music Therapy 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.

Education & Experience

• Completion of a program recognized by the Canadian Association of Music Therapy plus accreditation with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.
• Three (3) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current member of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.
• Current member of the Music Therapy Association of British Columbia.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide music therapy to patients 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.

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?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.