Music Therapist

Baycrest Culture and Arts Department has an opportunity for


THERAPIST, MUSIC


(Temporary Full-time)


Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (Approximately 12 months)

Shift Type: Day/Evening, no weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Rate: $35.+3 - $44.88

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 hours


Posting Number: 8808

Union: OPSEU 5+5


Date Posted: June 16, 2025

Internal Closing Date: June 23, 2025



The Department of Culture & Arts supports a holistic vision of health and wellbeing by delivering arts and cultural programs and services that have a broad focus of enriching the life experience. We are committed to tapping into the creative potential of our residents to improve physical and emotional health and enhance relationships. Also, we sustain Baycrest’s Jewish identity while supporting an inclusive community of care that acknowledges the culturally diverse needs of our non-Jewish clients, families, staff and volunteers. The department oversees Music and Art Therapies, the Donald and Elaine Rafelman Creative Arts Studio, Intergenerational/Lifelong Learning Programs, and Art-Based/Cultural Programs.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Designs and implements music therapy treatment as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) for residents in long term care
Interviews, selects, orients and supervises volunteer, students/interns
Contributes to a multi-disciplinary team and music therapy professional development
Coordinates services with other staff/departments
Assesses referred clients
Maintains accurate clinical records, statistics, program documentation, and ongoing evaluation
Develops and maintains an inventory of program supplies
Ensures compliance with Music Therapy ‘Code of Ethics’ and ‘Standards of Practice’
Participates in research initiatives related to music therapy

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree is required
Accredited Music Therapist (‘MTA’) through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (‘CAMT’)
Membership in good standing with CAMT required
Experience in the development and implementation of music therapy services required
Experience with BPSD and Responsive Behaviours
Excellent knowledge and experience with research methodologies (including qualitative/quantitative data analysis tools), preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills essential
Demonstrated skills in creative programming, utilizing a wide range of music therapy program modalities
Experience in working with a Jewish population is an asset
Experience working with an aging population an asset
Fluency in Yiddish, Romanian, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages an asset
Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro an asset

Additional Benefits:

Vacation Entitlement
Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan
Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.


EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.


Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2+61.

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