Temporary-Music Therapist – Children’s Care
Job type: Full-Time
Approx. hours/w availability: 37.50
Job location: Canada Ontario
Compensation range (CAD): $46.79 per hour - $58.48 per hour
Job qualifications: Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Music Therapy Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) or eligible for registration required Accredited or eligible for accreditation with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy required Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) preferred Registered Psychotherapist preferred Minimum one year recent, related experience Experience working with children as a Music Therapist in a health care setting and competence in areas of: growth and development, play and family dynamics, interventions to support coping, interpersonal communication skills, observation and assessment skills in reactions of children and families to hospitalization and illness and a basic understanding of children?s illnesses Excellent or strong guitar and vocal skills Basic Microsoft Office computer skills Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Job description:
Children’s Care
The Music Therapist is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a music therapy program designed to meet specific needs of paediatric patients and their families. The Music Therapist functions as a member of the Child Life Services. They act in a professional manner, adhering to the professional standards of practice of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, The College of Registered Psychotherapists and the principles of patient and family centred care.
Additional info:
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume! Immunization Requirements Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. Teaching, Learning and Research LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaContacts:
Destiny Gardiner
Email: destiny.gardiner@lhsc.on.ca
Phone: (519) 685-8500