music therapist

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Various locations
• Private practice

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
• Record observations
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Client-centered or humanistic / experiential therapy
• Eclectic therapy
• Psychotherapy

Area of specialization

• Music therapy

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities