Music Therapist

Job Number: J0326-0482 Job Title: Music Therapist Job Category: Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Adeline Hall Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

In anticipation of opening in June 2026, we are searching for a full-time Music Therapist to join our new Adeline Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)

• Life, travel, and other insurances

• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

• RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for]

• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

• Free onsite parking

• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence

• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Develops, plans, implements and evaluates comprehensive Music Therapy Programs focusing on the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of residents in a variety of settings

• Develops appropriate Music Therapy programs based on assessment results, applying facilitation techniques to assist residents in achieving goals.

• Implements Music Therapy Programs in a variety of settings, including large and small groups and one-to-one.

• Documents resident progress and maintains accurate resident records; analyses data to assist in the development of appropriate programs

• Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education.

• Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

• Attends in-services, workshops, conferences and other educational sessions for ongoing professional development.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy and completion of 1000-hour clinical internship.

• Accredited, or in the process of becoming accredited, with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy

• Minimum of one-year combined experience in the delivery of music therapy in a health care setting

• Previous long-term care experience considered an asset

• Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification considered an asset

• Ability to play a variety of instruments including guitar and piano.

• Ability to sing.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.