Music Therapist

About Us
St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

Position Summary and Scope of Service

St.Amant’s core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Services and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Music Therapist is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations. Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Music Therapis works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service.

As an active team member in Clinical Services, the Music Therapist participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities, including the development, modification and implementation
of service and program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and standards. The Music Therapist uses service evaluation feedback to purposefully and continually strengthen
services. The Music Therapist actively supports all program initiatives designed to strengthen services and program integrity.

This is a term position subject to end with two(2) weeks notice or one(1) pay period prior whichever is longer.

Term end date: June 16, 2028

Qualifications

Educational:

• Must Possess a Bachelor of Music Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy (specialization in Music Therapy) from an accredited university.

Professional:

• Certified Music Therapist (MTA) with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) and/or Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) with the American Music
• Therapy Association (AMTA) in good standing Member of the Music Therapy Association of Manitoba is an asset
• Experience providing music therapy services within an interdisciplinary setting is an asset
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing music therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities, complex care needs, Acquired Brain Injuries, and Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset

Personal:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
• Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
• Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses, describes and documents the client’s needs and abilities in the scope of music therapy; develops and implements appropriate treatment interventions Where appropriate, provides demonstration and training to individuals and caregivers who will be carrying out the Music Therapist’s recommendations in other environments
• Develops and monitors clinical programs
• Ensures the involvement of an individual’s support network, including direct caregivers and family members (where applicable) in the assessment and intervention process
• Consults effectively with other supports and services to ensure coordination of planning
• Documents and maintains client files in a format consistent with program protocol and timelines Ensures clinical outcomes are monitored, documented and shared
• Reports and documents all high risk or potentially high risk situations according to policy
• Evaluates new products and equipment to meet client-specific needs
• Develops or constructs materials for client use or supervises a clinical assistant assigned to this function
• Develops clinical specialties/competencies in accordance with priority needs of the clients
• Incorporates a research informed approach to the delivery of services

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.