Recruitment – Career Opportunities in Singapore
Are you a professional music therapist with internationally recognized credentials such as MT-BC (USA), HPC (UK), RMT (Australia/Canada), RMTh (NZ) who is interested in opportunities in Singapore? Please apply directly to the openings posted below. Kindly direct questions or broken links to musictherapy.sg@gmail.com
1. Music Therapist – SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Full-Time
Position listed: 5 April 2023
Location: Outram Road
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is Singapore’s largest flagship tertiary hospital with an 10,000-strong multi-generation diversified workforce and a rich 190 years history. Every year, the SGH Campus caters to over 1 million patients, providing advanced medical care under its 36 clinical specialties.
As an academic hospital, SGH plays a key role in nurturing doctors, nurses and allied health professionals and is committed to innovative translational and clinical research to provided the best care and outcomes to patients.
We offer a challenging, family-friendly and conducive work environment to meet your career aspirations, advancement and personal development.
Job Description
- You will develop and provide individualised and group music therapy to patients (both in the inpatient and outpatient settings) in various clinical areas such as neurology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, plastic surgery (burns), haematology, and hearing impairment. You will also conduct educational programmes and research on music therapy as appropriate, and collect data outcomes and indicators.
Job Requirements
- Masters/Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy or the equivalent
- Applicants with prior relevant working experience will be an added advantage
- Applicants must hold a valid professional license to practice as a Music Therapist with their affiliated country of training & registered as a professional member with the Association for Music Therapy in Singapore
APPLICATION
Interested applicants, please apply via: https://www.jobstreet.com.sg/en/job/music-therapist-10589014?jobId=jobstreet-sg-job-10589014§ionRank=1&token=0~07df793e-fd69-4912-8be5-e51c7f5d1334&fr=SRP%20Job%20Listing
2. Senior Music Therapist/ Music Therapist – REN CI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Full Time/ Part-Time
Position listed: 16 Feb 2023
Location: Novena
Ren Ci Community Hospital is looking for either a Senior or entry-level Music Therapist join the team as
part of expansion plans. Ren Ci has facilities in Novena, Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok and Woodlands.
Being part of the Psychosocial Services Department, you shall collaborate and work closely with the team
of social workers, case-coordinators, art therapists, as well as professionals from other disciplines.
Job Description:
- Participate in development of new clinical services for music therapy and Psychosocial Services Department.
- Assess suitability of clients referred for music therapy, and design, implement, manage and evaluate individualised care plans to meet their therapeutic needs.
- Identify and prioritise therapeutic goals in collaboration with the client/family/caregiver and multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in developing the music therapy programme and meeting the needs of the clients.
- Facilitate individual and group interventions for clients and caregivers by employing clinically safe, culturally-informed and evidence-based practice.
- Providing clinical education and supervision for Music Therapy and other students on clinical attachment as required.
- Uphold standards of best practice by staying up to date and complying with relevant legislation, organization procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct.
Additional Requirements for Senior Music Therapist Role:
- Provide inputs on grant writing and budgeting of funds received for music therapy program.
- In consultation with the Head of Psychosocial Services Department, support the recruitment and management of Music Therapy staff, operational plans and professional practice to ensure quality and grant targets are met.
- Providing regular high quality clinical supervision to Music Therapists as appropriate.
- Lead and engage in regular clinical supervision to facilitate in-depth reflection, understanding and ethical issues in clinical work.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor / Master in Music Therapy from recognised institutions.
- Registration with the professional body for music therapists and active participation in the Association for Music Therapy Singapore (AMTS).
- Relevant knowledge and experience in working with older adults of various circumstances during internship or previous work experience.
- Has relevant post-graduate specialised training in medical music therapy is not necessary but desirable.
Additional Requirements for Senior Music Therapist Position:
- Relevant knowledge and experience in working with older adults of various circumstances of at least 5 years.
Job Skills:
- Demonstrating proficient musicianship and is able to accompany voice appropriately with suitable culturally and age appropriate repertoire is essential.
- Demonstrating competence or openness in integrating local music history and cultural contexts in therapy, including the use of recorded or live music for major languages and select dialect groups is desirable.
- Demonstrates use variety of music therapy methods and techniques.
- Experience in facilitating group and individual music therapy sessions.
- Demonstrates specialist clinical skill expertise in the areas of assessment and management of music therapy clients and the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of music therapy staff.
- Demonstrates quality improvement skills including planning, process improvement, data analysis and project management.
- Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team framework.
- Experience in training and education.
- High level communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Commitment to ongoing education and self-directed learning.
- Self-awareness and ability to use self in facilitating change.
- Good interpersonal skills.
APPLICATION
Interested and qualified applicants may email Bridget Monica Das, Head of Psychosocial Services at bridget@renci.org.sg
3. Music Therapist – INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (IMH)
Part-Time (4 hrs per week)
Position listed: 31 Jan 2023
Location: Buangkok
As a premier healthcare provider, the Institute of Mental Health is Singapore’s only tertiary psychiatric hospital that offers multi-faceted psychiatric treatment services. Our dedicated team of clinicians, allied health professionals, nurses and support staff work together in a unique and caring environment to ensure the mental well-being of the people of Singapore.
As part of our move to transform the mental healthcare system in Singapore, we seek passionate and innovative people to provide quality care and contribute to our evolving community-based network of support services. IMH is committed to help you achieve your potential in your career – join us now to be part of the team that will shape mental health for the nation!
We require part-time Music Therapist in the Mood Disorders Unit to perform the following responsibilities:
The Challenges
The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality and professional music therapy to patients in the Mood Disorders unit (MDU).
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Plan and conduct individual and/or group music therapy, utilising relevant approaches to meet the therapeutic needs of the clients referred to the programme.
- Assess and identify client’s needs to set relevant goals and objectives with clients and/or their caregivers where appropriate.
- Review progress of clients with clear clinical documentation according to hospital standards.
- Evaluate music therapy services using relevant outcome measurement tools.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other relevant interagency meetings pertaining to the wellbeing of the patient, when possible.
- Collaborate with other members of the inpatient and/or outpatient team in planning music activities, where appropriate.
- Coordinate transition and/or termination sessions once goals have been achieved or when music therapy is contraindicated. Where appropriate, recommend other relevant therapies.
- Carry out plans for the development of new music therapy services where appropriate.
- Acquire and maintain musical instruments and music therapy equipment.
The Requirements
- Bachelor/Masters in Music Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Holds valid professional registration from relevant governing body in country of education. Holds membership in the Association for Music Therapy Singapore or a recognised equivalent.
- Knowledge of, and proficiency with a wide range of music genres and musical instruments
- At least 2 years of working experience.
- Preferably 1-2 years of relevant experience in the field of mental health.
- Creative, energetic, passion for learning and growing.
- Possess good empathic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION
To apply, please send/email your detailed resume stating current and expected salary to:
The Human Resource Department, Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital, Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747
Email: Careers@imh.com.sg
4. SENIOR MUSIC THERAPIST/ MUSIC THERAPIST – ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL
Full Time/ Part Time
Position listed: 21 Sept 2022
St Luke’s Hospital is a 243-bedded community hospital of excellence committed to providing compassionate and quality care, with a multi-disciplinary approach including medical, nursing and rehabilitative care.
We strongly encourage and support our staff in continuous education and professional development. Remuneration will be according to experience and market rates. Career opportunities await suitable candidates.
In the current rehabilitation department, you would be joining 2 current Music Therapists. We are inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a full time/part time position of senior music therapist/music therapist.
Job Description:
- Design and develop overall music therapy programme for adults with disabilities (including but not limited to the following processes: referral, assessment, intake, intervention, evaluation, discharge) based on best practices aligned with overall service’s vision and mission.
- Assess and identify the individual needs of clients and formulate, develop appropriate individualised music therapy programmes.
- Plan and conduct individual and group music therapy sessions, utilising relevant approaches to meet the therapeutic needs of the clients.
- Evaluate and document clients’ progress regularly
- Contribute to case conferences and team meetings where appropriate
- Evaluate music therapy services using appropriate outcome measures
- Work closely with different disciplines involved in the rehabilitative treatment and care process.
- Conduct in-services and workshops to centre staff on the use of music strategies in the setting based on service needs.
- Manage and maintain inventory of music resources and equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties
- Provide quality and professional Music Therapy services at Inpatient and Outpatient
Services. These include but are not limited to individual and group music therapy - Set relevant goals and objectives with the patient and their caregivers (where applicable)
- Plan, review and evaluate progress with clear documentation
- Execute music therapy interventions to improve patient outcomes in core domain functions e.g., attention, gross and fine motor skills, self-expression, emotional regulation, symptom reduction, spiritual/psychological comfort, expressive and receptive communication.
- Provide clinical reports and records on the following according to hospital standards:
1. Initial assessment
2. Review and subsequent assessments
3. Therapy goals
4. Progress notes
5. Case reviews
6. Process audits
7. Discharge planning (with measure outcomes) - Participate in case conferences, team meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and family meetings
- Carry out proper hand over when required
- Communicate to patient/family member to enhance therapy care, skill application and
promote therapeutic carry over after therapy session - Adhere to safety measures and infection control guidelines as stipulated by SLH
- Adhere to code of ethics and professional standards, and professional competencies as stipulated by the Association for Music Therapy, Singapore http://musictherapy.org.sg/public-resources/ in fulfilment of clinical duties
Administrative Duties
- Responsible for daily workload updates
- Organize own caseload coverage and work distribution
- Document and report incident when necessary
Education and Training
- Participate in departmental in-service training
- Conduct in-service education for other professionals and students
- Supervise volunteers or Music Therapy students in their clinical placements
- Give talks/lectures when applicable
- Participate in research activities, if any undertaken
- Develop new programs to improve care
Job Requirements:
- Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited institution with national credentials: e.g. MT-BC(USA), HCPC (UK), RMT (Australia & Canada), RMth (NZ) and IACAT (Ireland)
- Having prior experience in medical/healthcare settings is preferred, especially with
experience in rehabilitation - NMT preferred, though training can be done after 6-month confirmation
- Proficiency with keyboard, guitar, percussion and vocal ability and familiarity with wide range of music genres (familiarity with Asian repertoire and geriatric population is an asset).
- Respect a wide range of cultural or spiritual practices and beliefs
- Able to work independently with good communication and documentation skills
- Must have an interest to work with the elderly in a hospital environment
- Ability to communicate in vernacular languages is an asset
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
APPLICATION:
Interested applicants, please email your application with a detailed CV and academic transcripts directly to hr@stluke.org.sg
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. MUSIC THERAPIST – SASCO SENIOR CITIZEN HOME
Part Time (Contract) 1 to 1.5 hours per week/8 pax/ 8 session
Position listed: 13 Aug 2022
Location: Choa Chu Kang
SASCO is a Senior Citizen Home consists of senior citizen with physical and psychological challenges.
Need Music Therapy to aim and improve the quality of life for these Seniors.
Job Descriptions:
- Plan and conduct group music therapy, utilising relevant approaches to meet the therapeutic needs of the residents
- Assess and identify residents needs to set relevant goals and objectives
- Review progress of resident with clear documentation
- Ensure safety measures to protect residents during therapy
- Evaluate music therapy services using relevant outcome measurement tools
- Develop and implement more appropriate treatment plans when necessary
Requirements:
- Accredited Bachelor or Master’s degree in Music Therapy
- Knowledge of, and proficiency in a wide range of music genres and musical instruments
- At least 2 years of recent relevant working experience
- Creative, energetic
- Passion for working with senior citizens
- Good empathy for residents
- Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to converse, we have a mix walk of lives.
- Costs /Quotes for the above requests.
APPLICATION:
Interested applicant may send a copy of your updated resume to (will fill out soon!)
6. MUSIC THERAPIST – AWWA Ltd
Part Time (Contract)
Position listed: 31 May 2022
AWWA is a Singapore based social service agency, serving over 16,000 persons across life-stages yearly. Service include early-intervention for pre-schoolers, education and disability support for children and adult with additional needs, assistance to low income families, caregiver, and health and social assistance for vulnerable seniors.
We are looking for Music Therapist (Part Time) to be a part of our dynamic trans-disciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals which comprises Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist, Music Therapist and (Associate)/Psychologist. The team provides a range of intervention programmes to support our client’s ability to participate in the home and community.
Job Description:
- Design and develop overall music therapy programme for adults with disabilities (including but not limited to the following processes: referral, assessment, intake, intervention, evaluation, discharge) based on best practices aligned with overall service’s vision and mission.
- Assess and identify the individual needs of clients and formulate, develop appropriate individualised music therapy programmes.
- Plan and conduct individual and group music therapy sessions, utilising relevant approaches to meet the therapeutic needs of the clients.
- Evaluate and document clients’ progress regularly
- Contribute to case conferences and team meetings where appropriate
- Evaluate music therapy services using appropriate outcome measures
- Work closely with different disciplines involved in the rehabilitative treatment and care process.
- Conduct in-services and workshops to centre staff on the use of music strategies in the setting based on service needs.
- Manage and maintain inventory of music resources and equipment.
Job Requirements:
- Recognised Degree/Master in Music Therapy
- Valid professional registration from relevant governing body in country of education
- Membership in Association for Music Therapy (Singapore) or recognised equivalent
- Adept at applying the clinical skills of Music Therapy to achieve client outcomes
- Prior working experience in a special education setting or in disability sector preferred
- Team player with good communications skills to convey thoughts and ideas to various stakeholders, as well as to foster inter-professional collaboration to provide client-centric service and achieve best outcomes.
- Able to commit 6 months contract
APPLICATION:
Interested applicant may send a copy of your updated resume to awwahr@awwa.org.sg
7. MUSIC THERAPIST – THYE HUA KWAN EARLY INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN (THK EIPIC CCK & THK EIPIC WOODLANDS & THK EIPIC AMK)
Full Time/ Part Time (Permanent)
Position listed: 9 Feb 2022 / 25 Apr 2022
Locations: Choa Chu Kang (0.5 FTE), Woodlands (1 FTE), AMK (1 FTE)
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor / Master of Arts in Music Therapy from recognised institutions
- Registration with relevant Professional Body or Music Therapy Association
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Determining therapy objectives with the client at the outset of the relationship;
- Planning, reviewing and assessing therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions;
- Taking an active role in sessions by playing, singing and listening;
- Encouraging clients to take part in the session, and supporting them by responding musically;
- Encouraging clients to use a range of accessible musical instruments (such as percussion) and their own voice to express themselves;
- Helping clients explore the world of sound and to create a musical language of their own;
- Improvising with music as a reaction to what the client is communicating in order to enhance the individual nature of the relationship;
- Recording therapy sessions, with the consent of the client(s);
- Supporting the client’s creative development and facilitating positive changes in their behaviour and well-being;
- Helping the client develop an increased self-awareness;
- Assessing the musical and non-musical behaviours of the clients;
- Writing up case notes and reports. Music therapists working in a clinical setting may spend a lot of time liaising with professional colleagues engaged in the care and development of their clients.
APPLICATION:
Interested applicants, please apply via email: career@thkmc.org.sg
8. Music Therapist – RAINBOW CENTRE
Full-Time (Permanent)
Position listed: 4 Oct 2021
Location: Queenstown
“Music can change the world.” So make a difference as a Music Therapist!
At Rainbow Centre we envision a world where persons with disabilities are empowered and thriving in inclusive communities. We are always on the lookout for people who share our values, who are passionate about serving persons with disabilities and their families; and who are keen to keep learning so they can bring their best to the people we serve.
Our Accessibility Services aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities through effective therapy and psychological services so that they can achieve their highest level of independence and lead thriving lives.
Our Therapy Services team is looking for a Music Therapist to join us at our campus in Margaret Drive. The Music Therapist, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, will be responsible for the delivery of quality music therapy services and may work across a variety of settings at Rainbow Centre (early intervention, schools, out-of-school hours care and community outreach services etc).
Key responsibilities:
- Providing quality clinical services to our clients
- Proactively participate in service improvement to provide effective and client-centric service to achieve best client outcomes
- Develop self and staff, engaging in reflective practice and professional and personal development
Candidate Requirements:
- Possess a Degree or Masters in Music Therapy or its equivalent
- Registered with the respective Certification Board for Music Therapists such as MT-BC (USA), HPC-UK Arts Therapist (UK) and RMT (Australia).
- Prior working experience in a special education setting will be a definite advantage
- Good communications skills to convey thoughts and ideas succinctly to various stakeholders, as well as to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to provide client-centric service and achieve best outcomes.
- Able to handle the physical demands of the role, such as lifting clients and equipment
APPLICATION
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to email your resume, duly completed Job Application Form together with copies of your Educational Certificates and Transcripts to careers@rainbowcentre.org.sg
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
9. Music Therapist – MEDLEY MUSIC SCHOOL
Part-time (weekdays between 3pm – 8pm)
Position listed: 16 April 2021
Medley Music School is a private music school located within SAFRA Toa Payoh and we have been operational since 2011. We would like to expand our special needs department to allow more access to children who require music therapy.
Job Description
You will develop and provide individualised and group music therapy to children and youths with special needs. You will improve on our system of assessing, monitoring and documenting students’ progress, and communication to parents/caregivers. You are also required to conduct training to other therapists/teachers, parents/caregivers, organisations to enhance their knowledge of music therapy.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy or the equivalent.
- Applicants with prior relevant working experience with children and youths with special needs will be an added advantage
- A team player with a good attitude and who seeks excellence in all that he/she does.
APPLICATION
Please apply via info@medleymusic.com.sg
10. Music Therapist – EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE LTD
Full-time
Position listed: 29 March 2021
Extra•Ordinary People is a charity and Institute of Public Character (IPC) striving to enable
and support persons with special needs. We adopt an ecosystem approach towards enabling
and empowering children and youth with special needs to live independently, be work ready,
work able and sustain employment. We strongly believe in providing a holistic support,
including and involving parents/caregivers in the process.
Working in close collaboration with other professionals (therapists from other domains, job
coaches, counsellors etc.), we are looking for dynamic and passionate Music Therapists to join
our team in journeying with these youths and their families through their lives.
Responsibilities
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Assess and identify client’s needs with respect to music therapy issues in home/school/work contexts
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Deliver in-person and virtual music therapy services both in individual and group settings
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Monitor, evaluate and document the clients’ progress
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Conduct meetings/webinars with parents/caregivers regularly and work with them to enhance learning
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Work with caregivers and the integrated team to design Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs)
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Work with members of the integrated team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Company-curated programmes relating to enabling clients to be work ready, work able and live independently
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Conduct talks, webinars and/or workshops for parents/caregivers and members of the public
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Provide consultation and training services for other professionals, educators and organizations
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Work closely with members of the integrated team to ensure best practice and high quality care
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Provide professional input to integrated team and case discussions
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Provide supervision to Junior Therapists where applicable
Job Requirements
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Recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy
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Registration with relevant Professional Body or Music Therapy Association
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Preferred 1 year experience in working with children, youth and young adults with special needs
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Proficient in music and music technology, including but not limited to piano/keyboard, guitar, voice, and/or GarageBand
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Able to work well with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
APPLICATION
Send your resume and cover letter to recruit@extraodinarypeople.sg to apply!