Creative Arts Therapist
Location: Janeway Children's Hospital
Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist) Subject to Classification Review
Children and Youth in Alternate Care (CAYAC)Clinic
Permanent Part-time
AAHP
29037POS
Hours: 37.5 Hours biweekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary: CG-41 (CAD42.16 - CAD52.54 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)
Competition Number: VAC0015896
Posted Date: 2025-09-10
Closing Date: 2025-09-17
Job Summary
The Creative Arts Therapist (Clinical Art Therapist/ Music Therapist) is a solo, highly autonomous, position responsible for independently developing and coordinating the Outpatient music therapy program for the CAYAC Clinic, with specific focus on pediatrics and children and youth with complex developmental needs.. This will include incorporating music therapy into the interdisciplinary setting and working collaboratively with other health care professionals.
This position is an outpatient music therapy program for CAYAC clinic. This position is responsible for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating client-centered music therapy services, maintaining professional standards of practice, and participating in decision making as part of the interdisciplinary team.
This position reports to the Program Manager, Community Children's Services and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant responsible for Music Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs. and pushes carts of music supplies.
Constantly sitting, regularly walking and occasionally standing and driving.
Regularly requires fine finger skills.
Visual concentration is required to monitor client issues and observe facial/body cues.
Auditory concentration is required to listen to patient commentary during therapy sessions.
Job Qualifications
Graduation with an approved/recognized Bachelor?s Degree in Music Therapy.
Accreditation with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) and has the designation Music Therapist Accredited (MTA).
A member in good standing with CAMT is required.
Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work independently as well as within an interdisciplinary team setting.
Demonstrated creativity in engaging residents/clients in music therapy interventions.
Knowledge and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of music history, theory, improvisation, music therapy techniques, as well as psychological theories and approaches.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
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