Art Therapist jobs in Ontario

About Us

Anderson Therapy Services Inc (ATS) has been providing client-centred and innovative services for over 25 years. Our team provides assessment, treatment and consultative services in-clinic, in-school, at work, at home, in remote areas, and through our secure online video conferencing platform.

We focus on highlighting strengths to empower the individual to achieve their full potential in school and the community. Currently, we offer services to Dundas and the surrounding areas, as well as a number of local and northern Indigenous communities across Ontario and Nunavut. At ATS, collaboration, compassion, integrity, and innovation guide everything we do.

Our proven approach is far from one-size fits all. Hence, we foster a collaborative cross-disciplinary work environment with job flexibility and opportunities for career development to ensure our team is supported. ATS is also dedicated to its team's life-long learning and provides many opportunities for professional development throughout the year to reflect this commitment. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website https://andersontherapy.ca/

ABOUT THE ROLE

Anderson Therapy Services (ATS) is currently seeking one (1) full-time Certified Music Therapist (MTA) as the demand for our services continues to grow. Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is considered an asset.This role will use music and other evidence-informed approaches to support clients’ emotional expression, regulation, communication, relationships, and overall wellbeing. They will work collaboratively with clients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver responsive, strengths-based services.

There is a tremendous opportunity for growth and success, as we continue to expand, and we can’t wait for you to be a part of it. For additional information about ATS please visit our company website: Career Opportunities - Anderson Therapy Services.

Rate of Pay: When determining rate of pay for external hires, a candidate’s past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience currently fall within the band.

Salary Range: Pay: $38 - $45 per hour

Job Types: Full Time, Permanent

Work Location- Hybrid

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic support to children and youth using music therapy.
• Design and implement creative, age-appropriate, and goal-oriented music therapy treatment plans that accommodate both neurodivergent clients and those presenting with mental health challenges.
• Facilitate engaging individual and/or small group music therapy sessions that promote emotional regulation, self-expression, social communication, motor skills, and coping mechanisms.
• Deliver services within school and community settings in ways that are culturally safe, respectful, and responsive to community context.
• Provide support to promotes mental wellness, child growth and development, healthy parent-child relations, and positive child-school dynamics.
• Work with clients from different backgrounds and specialized populations.
• Leverage our digital health platforms to support care delivery, collaboration, documentation, and intervention.
• Support skill-building and regulation strategies that can be carried over in classroom and home environments.
• Work with clients in the Dundas, Ontario office and surrounding areas.
• Travel to Northern First Nations Communities is required. The trip duration may vary, lasting up to one week. Total annual travel accounts for up to 10% of the role.
• Participate in continuing education classes and workshops to remain current.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy from an accredited institution
• Certified Music Therapist (MTA) status in good standing with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).
• Registration and in good standing with a relevant Ontario regulatory body (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO, CPO) is considered an asset for this role.
• Great interpersonal skills, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Skilled in completing formal and informal assessments and identifying client-centered treatment goals.
• Strong clinical musicianship (proficiency in guitar, piano, and voice). Deep understanding of neurodiversity-affirming care and trauma-informed practices. An entrepreneurial mindset suited for independent contract work..
• Able to adapt assessment and treatment approach to the needs of clients, including clients of different cultural backgrounds & across various settings (e.g., online).
• Experience working with individuals, and engaging caregivers in treatment both in-clinic and remotely.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, their history, intergenerational trauma, culture, health priorities, and social issues impacting mental health.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation (PHIPA/PIPEDA) and confidentiality practices.

Assets

• Experience and specialized skills to work with children, youth, and adults who experience, or are affected by, but not limited to: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Separation and/or Divorce, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation
• Experience tailoring intervention plans to each client and varying use of directive methods (e.g., art making prompts) and non-directive methods (e.g., unprompted art making and play therapy) in response to client needs/goals.
• Able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, Occupation Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behaviour Therapists.
• Possess the flexibility and time-management skills necessary to manage an ever-changing caseload.
• Problem solving skills, creativity, and organizational/time management skills.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with video conference software (e.g., Zoom), Canva and the Microsoft Office ecosystem (e.g., TEAMS, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy from an accredited institution
• Certified Music Therapist (MTA) status in good standing with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).
• Registration and in good standing with a relevant Ontario regulatory body (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO, CPO) is considered an asset for this role.
• Great interpersonal skills, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Skilled in completing formal and informal assessments and identifying client-centered treatment goals.
• Strong clinical musicianship (proficiency in guitar, piano, and voice). Deep understanding of neurodiversity-affirming care and trauma-informed practices. An entrepreneurial mindset suited for independent contract work..
• Able to adapt assessment and treatment approach to the needs of clients, including clients of different cultural backgrounds & across various settings (e.g., online).
• Experience working with individuals, and engaging caregivers in treatment both in-clinic and remotely.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, their history, intergenerational trauma, culture, health priorities, and social issues impacting mental health.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation (PHIPA/PIPEDA) and confidentiality practices.

Assets

• Experience and specialized skills to work with children, youth, and adults who experience, or are affected by, but not limited to: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Separation and/or Divorce, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation
• Experience tailoring intervention plans to each client and varying use of directive methods (e.g., art making prompts) and non-directive methods (e.g., unprompted art making and play therapy) in response to client needs/goals.
• Able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, Occupation Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behaviour Therapists.
• Possess the flexibility and time-management skills necessary to manage an ever-changing caseload.
• Problem solving skills, creativity, and organizational/time management skills.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with video conference software (e.g., Zoom), Canva and the Microsoft Office ecosystem (e.g., TEAMS, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

BENEFITS

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company RRSP Plan

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• Strength/ workstyle assessment

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is October 28, 2026.

Anderson Therapy Services is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Anderson Therapy Services is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

ATS acknowledges that the land at 6 Hatt St. was first inhabited by the Haudenosonee, Attiwonderonk (Neutral) and Anishnabewaki peoples. We honour the sacred land we are on, and its caretakers who provided stewardship over this land for generations. We acknowledge these enduring and resilient peoples, their elders past and present, as well as generations to come.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00-$45.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Registration and in good standing with a relevant Ontario regulatory body (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO, CPO) is considered an asset for this role. Are you a registered Psychotherapist?
• Are you a certified Music Therapist (MTA) status and in good standing with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT)?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dundas, ON L9H 2E8