Creative Arts Therapist Job at NL Health Services, Paradise, NL

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  • NL Health Services
  • Paradise, NL

Job Description

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Youth Treatment Centre- Tuckmore Centre
Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist) (Revised)
Mental Health & Addictions
Temporary Part-time (until April 11, 2026, with the possibility of extension)
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Hours : 15 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary : CG-41 ($42.16 - $52.54 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable

Competition Number : VAC0007791

Posted Date : 2025-02-19

Closing Date : Open until filled

Job Summary
The Creative Arts Therapist (Clinical Art Therapist/ Music Therapist) is a solo, highly autonomous, position responsible for independently developing and coordinating the inpatient art therapy program for the youth Mental Health and Addictions program. This will include incorporating music therapy into the interdisciplinary setting and working collaboratively with other health care professionals.

This position is responsible for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating client-centered art therapy services, maintaining professional standards of practice, and participating in decision making as part of the interdisciplinary team.
This position reports to a Manager of the Mental Health and Addictions program and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant responsible for Music Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs. and pushes carts of music supplies.
Constantly sitting, regularly walking and occasionally standing and driving.
Regularly requires fine finger skills.
Visual concentration is required to monitor client issues and observe facial/body cues.
Auditory concentration is required to listen to patient commentary during therapy sessions.

Job Qualifications

Graduation with an approved/recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy.

Accreditation with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) and has the designation Music Therapist Accredited (MTA).

A member in good standing with CAMT is required.

Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to work independently as well as within an interdisciplinary team setting.

Demonstrated creativity in engaging residents/clients in music therapy interventions.

Knowledge and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of music history, theory, improvisation, music therapy techniques, as well as psychological theories and approaches.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time,

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