Now Hiring: Board-Certified Music Therapist
Position: Full-Time Board-Certified Music Therapist
Start Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
General Information
Music Therapy Connections is seeking a board-certified music therapist to fulfill the duties of a full-time music therapist within a private practice setting during the course of the primary therapist’s 12-week maternity leave. At the end of this maternity leave, the primary therapist will be returning to working half-time. The individual covering the maternity leave will continue working with half of the clients/contracts from the maternity leave coverage and will take on additional clients to return their case load to a full-time position.
The individual filling this position will work with a team of six board-certified music therapists: Molly Robitaille, Emma Harmon, Cicely McCain, Jessica Smith, Katelyn Kratz, and Rachel Rambach and will be under the direct supervision of on-site studio manager, Molly Robitaille, and business owners, Katelyn Kratz and Rachel Rambach.
The individual hired for this position will complete a full onboarding and orientation with the business prior to spending their first weeks observing/co-treating with the board-certified music therapist going on maternity leave.
Requirements
Applicants will be required to meet and show proof of the following before beginning the position:
- Completion of music therapy course work
- Music Therapy Board Certification
- Up-to-date immunizations
- Background check
- Car and valid driver’s license
- Proof of IL Licensure prior to June 1, 2025
Click here for a full overview of the position, including additional requirements and benefits.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and a video demonstrating their musical abilities on voice, piano, and guitar to info@musictherapyconnections.org in order to be considered for the position.
For additional information and/or questions, contact us — info@musictherapyonnections.org.
(posted December 13, 2024)
Music Speaks Open Positions:
Seeking Music Therapist – Board Certified
Company – Music Speaks, LLC https://www.musicspeakstherapy.com/employment
Locations –
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Hospice or Children/adults)
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Janesville, Wisconsin/Rockford, Illinois
- Dixon, Illinois/Rockford Illinois (Schools)
- Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Delavan, Wisconsin
- Fresno, California
- Sacramento, California
- Visalia, California
- Merced, California
Music Speaks works to balance the needs of under-served rural clients with fair driving distances for our therapists.
Populations – This positions in Illinois will work in both group and 1:1 settings, primarily with children within two school districts, as well as a few adults at a day center. Clients have a variety of ID/DD diagnoses. Potential to work 1:1 within client homes and with clients with mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse. Check out our website for more information on our positions. https://www.musicspeakstherapy.com/employment
Hours/Benefits – This is a full-time, salaried position; Music Speaks defines full-time as 4 – 4.5 days in the field per week, plus office time.
- Access to a 47 credit CMTE focused on the therapeutic process and functionality of music element manipulation, as well as other free CMTEs and training opportunities
- Work with a caseload under an established company, with a flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health, vision, and dental insurance for all full-time employees. Health Savings Account option
- Retirement plan with company match
- Clinical supervision through mini-rounds and collaboration visits
- Peer mentor program
- CBMT consulting (if needed)
- Connection to and support of a team of music therapists
- Documentation system created by music therapists, for music therapists
Job Requirements –
- Must have Board Certification (MT-BC) from the Certification Board of Music Therapy (CBMT) before working in the field.
Job Description –
Therapeutic Mindset: Regularly meet with a group of music therapists with a variety of clinical backgrounds to brainstorm creative and proactive strategies to strengthen client partnerships. Benefit from frequent 1:1 connections with supervisors to receive feedback and work on critical thinking skills.
Quality: Individualized and group supervision allows for continuous, active practice and growth of clinical skills. Use documentation that was created specifically for music therapy. Data collected informs future development and research.
Passion: Create a seat at the table with our partners to make music therapy advocacy more individualized and effective. Work alongside multiple disciplines while having the support from an entire team of music therapists to identify individual strengths and exercise therapeutic approaches.
Communication: Schedules are flexible with client alignment and allow fluctuation for both client and therapist needs. We value asking questions and learning from each situation, not knowing every answer. Actively advocate for quality music therapy services and professionalism of the field, every session, every communication, every day.
Music Speaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Updated November 26, 2024
| Job Title: | Music therapist |
| Organization: | Creative Exchange Music Therapy |
| Location: | Westchester IL |
| Population/ Setting: | Children, adults with developmental disabilities, physical or behavioral challenges |
| Job Description: | We are looking for an ambitious, creative and talented music therapist to join our team. We are offering a part time job with an opportunity for increased hours. We conduct both group and individual sessions are our clinic and area organizations. We are offering competitive pay and an opportunity to work independently with the support of an experienced team of music therapists. |
| Education/ Knowledge Requirements: | Applicants must have completed their music therapy degree and either hold the board certification status or have a pending date to take the test. |
| Contact and/ or To Apply: | Craig Christiansen MT-BC 773-562-6202 Creativeexchangemusictherapy@gmail.com |