Website https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/long-term-care-hilltop-house
Music Therapist
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Come work as a Music Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Music Therapist to join the team at the Hilltop House Long Term Care Facility in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Music Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Develop, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate music therapy programs.
- Maintain an active clinical caseload providing assessment, treatment, documentation and education.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and approved research, provide formal and informal consultations to other staff and supervise and evaluate the work activities of music therapy practicum students and interns.
- Collaborate with the Manager regarding operational issues as related to the provision of music therapy.
ABOUT HILLTOP HOUSE:
Hilltop House is located in Squamish, BC, approximately one hour north of the Vancouver lower mainland and accessible on the scenic Sea to Sky highway. The area hosts an abundance of recreational activities such as mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and kayaking, as well as a growing arts and culture scene. Hilltop House is a 61-bed long term care facility for seniors with complex needs. It provides home-like care for its permanent residents, as well as respite care, a community bathing program and adult day care for seniors.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy.
- One year of recent, related experience.
- Eligible for full, accredited membership in the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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