Music Therapist

Job description:

Miya Creative Care is looking for a part-time music therapist (approximately 5 hours/week), with opportunities for growth, in Mississauga/Oakville and surrounding areas to begin immediately. This independent contractor will be working mostly in senior care.

Candidate Requirements:
– Certified Music Therapist (MTA) with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) in good standing or in progress
– Experience and passion for working with older adults and in senior care settings
– Meets the musical and clinical competencies recommended by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists
– Strong interpersonal skills
– Creative and adaptive clinical skills
– Possess own instruments, including a guitar and a variety of rhythm instruments
– Be independent, organized, and enthusiastic about working as part of a team
– Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine
– Weekend/evening availability an asset

Key Responsibilities
– Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate music therapy programs in retirement homes, long term care, and/or disability services
– Maintain an active clinical caseload providing assessment, treatment, documentation, and education
– Maintain professionalism, including abiding by all PPE regulations
– Attend monthly team meetings

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Additional info:

Who We Are: Miya Creative Care provides services in partnership with care facilities, families, and individuals throughout Ontario. Our purpose is to empower and enrich lives through the creative arts therapies. Our team currently consists of over 25 passionate and dedicated creative arts therapists, a leadership team, discipline leads, and clinical leads who bring their own unique specializations, approaches, and experiences to the MCC team. Our core values are commitment to quality care, respect, adaptability, honesty and integrity, collaboration, and dedication. We offer our team members peer supervision, self-care events, professional development opportunities, and ongoing clinical support. Please send an email (info@miyacreativecare.com) by Friday, August 4, 2023 with the following: - Cover letter (Briefly sharing why this position is the right fit for you) - Resume - 2 references with contact information - 1 fun and interesting fact about yourself in the email!