Posted 3 days ago
Music Therapist
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a temporary part-time Music Therapist for its Parkland team, covering multiple sites in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The role develops and delivers music therapy programs for residents in group and one-to-one settings, and documents progress. The posting requires a music therapy degree, a 1000-hour clinical internship, and CAMT accreditation or accreditation in progress.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver music therapy programs for residents
- Implement programs in group and one-to-one settings
- Document resident progress and keep accurate records
- Analyse data to guide program development
- Follow safety practices and attend ongoing training
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in music therapy and 1000-hour clinical internship
- CAMT accreditation or in process of accreditation
- At least one year of music therapy experience in healthcare
- Ability to play guitar and piano and to sing
- Long-term care experience considered an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Music therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 233 |
| View page |
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Temporary Part Time Music Therapist to join our Parkland team, supporting multiple sites within the HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality)
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
Develops, plans, implements and evaluates comprehensive Music Therapy Programs focusing on the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of residents in a variety of settings
Develops appropriate Music Therapy programs based on assessment results, applying facilitation techniques to assist residents in achieving goals
Implements Music Therapy Programs in a variety of settings, including large and small groups and one-to-one
Documents resident progress and maintains accurate resident records; analyses data to assist in the development of appropriate programs
Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education
Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided
Attends in-services, workshops, conferences and other educational sessions for ongoing professional development
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in music therapy and completion of 1000-hour clinical internship
Accredited, or in the process of becoming accredited, with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy
Minimum of one-year combined experience in the delivery of music therapy in a health care setting
Previous long-term care experience considered an asset
Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification considered an asset
Ability to play a variety of instruments including guitar and piano
Ability to sing
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
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