Baycrest Long-Term Care

has an exciting opportunity for a

MUSIC THERAPIST

Department of Culture and Arts

Posting Number: 10137

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 12 months)

Shift Type: Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours, 7 hrs/shift

Union: OPSEU 595

Hourly Pay Rate: $35.93 - $44.88

Date Posted: August 11, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 20, 2026

About Us
At Baycrest, we believe every older adult deserves care that honours who they are as an individual. Our care teams work closely with residents, families and caregivers to provide personalized support in a safe and compassionate environment.

Guided by our Jewish heritage, we are proud to offer our diverse community of residents care that helps each person live with meaning and dignity. Each floor has small, home-like spaces that make it easy to enjoy adaptable schedules for meals, activities and personal care based on need and preference.

Job Summary
The Department of Culture & Arts supports a holistic vision of health and wellbeing by delivering arts and cultural programs and services that have a broad focus of enriching the life experience. We are committed to tapping into the creative potential of our residents to improve physical and emotional health and enhance relationships. Also, we sustain Baycrest's Jewish identity while supporting an inclusive community of care that acknowledges the culturally diverse needs of our non-Jewish clients, families, staff and volunteers. The department oversees Music Therapy and Creative Arts, the Morris and Sally Justein Jewish Heritage Museum, a Creative Arts Studio, Intergenerational/ Lifelong Learning Programs, and Cultural Programs.

Key Responsibilities





Designs and implements music therapy treatment as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) for residents in long term care

Interviews, selects, orients and supervises volunteer, students/interns

Contributes to a multi-disciplinary team and music therapy professional development

Coordinates services with other staff/departments

Assesses referred clients

Maintains accurate clinical records, statistics, program documentation, and ongoing evaluation

Develops and maintains an inventory of program supplies

Ensures compliance with Music Therapy 'Code of Ethics' and 'Standards of Practice'

Participates in research initiatives related to music therapy

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree is required

Accredited Music Therapist ('MTA') through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists ('CAMT')

Membership in good standing with CAMT required

Experience in the development and implementation of music therapy services required

Experience with BPSD and Responsive Behaviours

Excellent knowledge and experience with research methodologies (including qualitative/quantitative data analysis tools), preferred

Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills essential

Demonstrated skills in creative programming, utilizing a wide range of music therapy program modalities

Experience in working with a Jewish population is an asset

Experience working with an aging population an asset

Fluency in Yiddish, Romanian, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages an asset

Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro an asset

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