144361 - Music Therapist

Work Location
Purdy Pavilions
Department
Purdy Allied Health Staff
Home Worksite
12 - Vancouver Community
Labour Agreement
Health Science Professionals
Union
403 - HS Professional CUPE
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Therapy Services
Salary Grade
P1
Min Hourly
CAD $37.89/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $47.31/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600/0800-1200
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Work Schedule Details
0800-1600 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) / 0800-1200 (Wed)
Position Start Date
As soon as possible

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 Purdy Pavilions at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

Join our caring community at Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care Facility located on the UBC campus in Vancouver.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you value a supportive and collaborative work environment? Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care Facility in Vancouver is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a picturesque work environment surrounded by lush greenery, stunning architecture, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

Thinking about the commute to UBC? We have got your back when it comes to getting to work hassle-free. VCH offers a transit subsidy to part-time and full-time staff to ensure accessibility and convenience of our staff.

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.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy.
• Eligible for full, accredited membership in the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.
• One year of recent, related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.