Music Therapist (TFT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Music Therapist
SHIFT TYPE
Weekdays, Monday-Friday
DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services
JOB CLASS
Recreational Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full-Time, up to 18 Months
RATE OF PAY
$35.67 - $39.38 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
37.5 per Week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
November 27th, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a dedicated temporary full-time Music Therapist. The purpose of the position is to develop, promote and implement Music Therapy Services to Patients and Clients of Waypoint utilizing a person-centered approach in accordance with the standards of the CAMT.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop, promote, implement and evaluate a range of Music Therapy services based on Best Practices; design and implement specialized service plans to address specific identified patient/ client need.
- Assess patient strengths and areas of growth through a combination of techniques such as: use of standardized assessment tools, interviews and activity; observing and reporting client progress to the clinical team.
- Implement established and innovative Music Therapy interventions on an individual basis and/or in group settings.
- Collaborate with patients/clients, natural supports and other relevant caregivers to determine appropriate treatment goals and objectives; including contributing to clinical rounds and patient care conferences.
- Assist Clients/Patients in developing related resources; counsel clients on the use of skills and knowledge related to music.
- Provide Music Therapy services to Waypoint patients and community clients in groups or individually based on assessed needs.
- Seek, support, and develop appropriate partnerships with a range of service providers; Facilitate connections with services needed for transition and/or participation.
- Contribute to Rehab Services/ Team Process, including involvement in Departmental meetings, project development, planning and evaluation; initiate and implement special research and quality improvement projects.
- Document clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan modifications and treatment terminations according to Waypoint standards.
- Maintenance of musical equipment (instruments, recording studio)
- Participation in professional development/continued education and research activities.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from a Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) approved program.
- Certified Music Therapist (MTA) in good standing with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) is required.
- A class “G” Driver’s License is required.
- Recent and related mental health experience in a mental health facility or community service is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Music Therapy theory, best practices, approaches and treatment techniques for people with mental illness.
- Proven success with essential competencies of Music Therapy practice.
- Knowledge of principles and values of rehabilitation including facility and client needs, assessment, treatment, goal and objective setting, service planning, supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
- Experience in developing an evaluation framework and outcome measurement.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and Health and Safety Act to ensure legal requirements are met.
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Preference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms.
- Preference for forensic mental health experience Preference for Experience in working with patients who have experienced past trauma.
- Preference for knowledge of music therapy research techniques and practices.
- Proficiency in a variety of modalities used for Music Therapy services. Skilled in Voice and at least one instrument.
- Evidence of critical thinking, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing and evaluating Music Therapy interventions for persons with mental illness.
- Proficiency in use of Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.
- Evidence of the ability to create alliances with internal and external partners.
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
- Demonstrated ability with data management in relation to clinical research and service statistics.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on December 7th, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-300. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
Music Therapist (TFT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Music Therapist
SHIFT TYPE
Weekdays, Monday-Friday
DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services
JOB CLASS
Recreational Therapist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full-Time, up to 18 Months
RATE OF PAY
$35.67 - $39.38 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
37.5 per Week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
November 27th, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a dedicated temporary full-time Music Therapist. The purpose of the position is to develop, promote and implement Music Therapy Services to Patients and Clients of Waypoint utilizing a person-centered approach in accordance with the standards of the CAMT.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop, promote, implement and evaluate a range of Music Therapy services based on Best Practices; design and implement specialized service plans to address specific identified patient/ client need.
- Assess patient strengths and areas of growth through a combination of techniques such as: use of standardized assessment tools, interviews and activity; observing and reporting client progress to the clinical team.
- Implement established and innovative Music Therapy interventions on an individual basis and/or in group settings.
- Collaborate with patients/clients, natural supports and other relevant caregivers to determine appropriate treatment goals and objectives; including contributing to clinical rounds and patient care conferences.
- Assist Clients/Patients in developing related resources; counsel clients on the use of skills and knowledge related to music.
- Provide Music Therapy services to Waypoint patients and community clients in groups or individually based on assessed needs.
- Seek, support, and develop appropriate partnerships with a range of service providers; Facilitate connections with services needed for transition and/or participation.
- Contribute to Rehab Services/ Team Process, including involvement in Departmental meetings, project development, planning and evaluation; initiate and implement special research and quality improvement projects.
- Document clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan modifications and treatment terminations according to Waypoint standards.
- Maintenance of musical equipment (instruments, recording studio)
- Participation in professional development/continued education and research activities.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from a Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) approved program.
- Certified Music Therapist (MTA) in good standing with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) is required.
- A class “G” Driver’s License is required.
- Recent and related mental health experience in a mental health facility or community service is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Music Therapy theory, best practices, approaches and treatment techniques for people with mental illness.
- Proven success with essential competencies of Music Therapy practice.
- Knowledge of principles and values of rehabilitation including facility and client needs, assessment, treatment, goal and objective setting, service planning, supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
- Experience in developing an evaluation framework and outcome measurement.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and Health and Safety Act to ensure legal requirements are met.
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Preference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms.
- Preference for forensic mental health experience Preference for Experience in working with patients who have experienced past trauma.
- Preference for knowledge of music therapy research techniques and practices.
- Proficiency in a variety of modalities used for Music Therapy services. Skilled in Voice and at least one instrument.
- Evidence of critical thinking, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing and evaluating Music Therapy interventions for persons with mental illness.
- Proficiency in use of Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.
- Evidence of the ability to create alliances with internal and external partners.
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
- Demonstrated ability with data management in relation to clinical research and service statistics.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on December 7th, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-300. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.