Music Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 210866
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital 
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (40%) x 1 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Oct-25

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Music Therapist provides music therapy with inpatients at the Dartmouth General Hospital who are receiving palliative care. The music therapist works within the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Music Therapists as described by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.  Using a holistic care-giving and care-receiving approach, the Music Therapist respects the human dignity and acknowledges the various abilities of the clients.  The Music Therapist works in collaboration with a team of professionals and exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the established philosophy, objectives, guidelines, legislations, policies and procedures, Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Baccalaureate in Music Therapy.  (Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy, and completion of 1000-hour clinical internship.)
• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy.
• Experience working with older adults considered an asset
• Knowledge of dementia considered an asset
• Experience working with adults with life-limiting illness considered an asset.
• One year recent clinical experience would be considered an asset.  (Minimum of one year combined experience in the delivery of music therapy in a healthcare setting.
• Professional music skills including proficiency on piano or guitar and voice; and ability to improvise on primary instruction. 
• Musical aptitude includes familiarity with age-appropriate music repertoire.
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team within an acute care environment.
• Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with clients, families, other health care providers and staff with a pleasant and cooperative attitude, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft – E-mail – Internet
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary music therapy faculty, complemented with a strong work ethic built on enthusiasm, positive energy, mutual respect, sensibility, sense of responsibility, and driven by a passion for the field of music therapy and for learning.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Part-time long assignment position; 30 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 month assignment; dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$36.56 - $45.50 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.