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Mariposa House Hospice

Music Therapist

Severn, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

Job Type: Full-time contract (1 year) (3 days per week at a residential hospice, 2 days per week at a community hospice) with the possibility of extension

Pay: To be negotiated, depending on experience

Work Location: In-person, clients' homes, and at the community and residential hospice

About the Role

As a Music Therapist, you will provide compassionate support to individuals living with life-limiting or palliative diagnoses. You will also support their caregivers, close family members, and friends throughout the end-of-life journey and into bereavement.

Your focus will be on using evidence-based musical interventions to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of hospice clients/residents. You will provide music therapy one-on-one and in small groups, in clients’ homes, at the community and the residential hospice; based on individual assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing program evaluation.

Responsibilities

Provide music therapy services one-on-one and in group settings, in client homes, at both hospices, and virtually where appropriate
Support individuals living with life-limiting illness or palliative diagnoses, their caregivers, and bereaved individuals to meet their goals and improve quality of life
Assess clients and residents referred by the care team and determine whether music therapy is appropriate for their needs
Recommend individual or small group sessions based on assessment and consultation with the care team
Develop music therapy treatment plans with clear goals and objectives: individualized plans for individual clients and residents, and shared group goals for group programs
Carry out treatment plans in scheduled sessions, independently or in collaboration with the care team, using a variety of music-based interventions such as playing instruments, singing, and songwriting
Develop and facilitate an 8-week music therapy support group for bereaved individuals
Encourage clients and residents to explore sound and communicate through their own musical language
Maintain progress notes, charts, client and resident files, and required reporting
Educate clients, caregivers, families, community members, and healthcare staff about the benefits of music therapy
Communicate regularly with your manager, and adjust the daily schedule in consultation as needed
Consult with and update the clinical care team and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and professionals as needed
Provide and maintain music supplies, instruments, and equipment
Participate in clinical team meetings and staff education programs as applicable
Recognize clients' and residents' abilities and limitations and work within their capabilities
Understand and support hospice philosophy and goals of care
Respect cultural diversity and bring cultural sensitivity into practice
Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality of clients, residents, staff, and organizational information
Support memorial events throughout the year

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music Therapy (or master’s degree in Music Therapy) from an accredited university
Certified through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (current registration in good standing), or in the process of becoming so
Proficiency in a musical instrument, and voice
Experience facilitating groups
Comfortable working with individuals at end-of-life and bereaved people, and be able to initiate and facilitate discussions about end-of-life challenges
Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening requested within the last 3 months, and verification of educational qualifications
Reliable vehicle and valid Class G license; travel between clients' homes, community spaces and the hospices is required
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying instruments and climbing stairs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Assets: experience in a hospice, palliative care, bereavement, or similar environment, and knowledge of relevant community resources; experience with seniors or in geriatrics; experience with individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities; leadership experience

Competencies

Clear, professional written and verbal communication in English with clients, residents, families, co-workers, and external contacts, including excellent active listening
Integrity, strong ethics, and respect for clients' and residents' rights and dignity
Awareness of, and commitment to, including one's own and others' cultural perceptions, norms, beliefs, and values
Observant and alert to physical and behavioural changes in clients and residents
Self-motivated, with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks with minimal supervision
Problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
Patient, reliable, and cheerful, with good attendance
Respectful, hardworking team player
Active interest in continuing education

What We Offer

Group benefits package (not applicable to community hospice)
Pension plan option (not applicable to community hospice)
Comprehensive orientation to set you up for success
Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and take on specialized roles, including support for continuing education
A supportive work environment

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, or other non-job-related criteria. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process should let us know so arrangements can be made. We are committed to providing our services in ways that respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

Benefits:

Company pension
Extended health care

Experience:

Hospice palliative care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

MTA certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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Responsibilities

Assess hospice clients and residents, develop individualized or group music therapy plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions in homes, hospice settings, and virtually where appropriate. Support caregivers and bereaved individuals, document progress, educate families and staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy and current or pending Canadian Association of Music Therapists certification are required, along with musical proficiency and group facilitation experience. Candidates should be comfortable supporting people at end of life and those who are bereaved, have a valid Class G licence and reliable vehicle, and meet screening, physical, communication, and Microsoft Office requirements.

Skills

Music Therapy
Musical Instrument Proficiency
Singing
Songwriting
Group Facilitation
Client Assessment
Treatment Planning
Bereavement Support
Palliative Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Active Listening
Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
Time Management
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Group Benefits Package
Pension Plan
Extended Health Care
Comprehensive Orientation
Continuing Education Support

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Keywords

Music Therapy
Hospice
Palliative Care
End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Support
Canadian Association of Music Therapists
MTA Certification
Evidence-Based Interventions
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Client Assessment
Treatment Planning
Program Evaluation
Songwriting
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Care
Caregiver Support
Cultural Sensitivity
Confidentiality
Microsoft Office
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Class G Driver's Licence
Community Resources

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