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Music Therapist (MT-BC) – Part-Time with Full-Time Growth Opportunity

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At RAMEY MUSIC, our mission is to share the healing, creative, and transformative power of music with everyone who can benefit from it. We believe music fosters meaningful connection, supports growth, and creates opportunities for positive change across the lifespan.

Our therapists work with clients of all ages and abilities in both individual and group settings. Services are provided at our center and throughout the community, including schools, assisted living and memory care communities, group homes, community centers, and other partner locations.

We are a collaborative, supportive team that values creativity, authenticity, and professional growth. Our practice is grounded in a humanistic, client-centered philosophy, and we bring that same approach to supporting our clinicians. We are committed to helping you grow as a therapist while providing meaningful, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

If you are an energetic, compassionate music therapist who is passionate about making a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to provide primarily off-site music therapy services throughout Central Massachusetts, with opportunities to build a personalized schedule that may also include clients at our center.

Our current clinical needs include:

• Elementary-aged students receiving IEP services
• Older adults in assisted living and memory care settings
• Adults with developmental disabilities and neurodivergent individuals in group settings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current MT-BC credential (or equivalent)
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance
• Strong guitar and vocal skills
• Excellent professionalism, communication, and organizational skills
• Compassionate, creative, authentic, and supportive approach
• Neuro-affirming clinical practice
• LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music Therapy
• Experience providing music therapy as part of IEP services
• Experience working with older adults, including dementia and memory care populations
• Proficiency on multiple instruments
• Bilingual
• Interest in teaching adaptive or therapeutic music lessons in addition to providing music therapy

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of clients across a variety of ages, diagnoses, and service settings
• Manage your schedule to consistently arrive on time and provide full-length sessions
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Plan and facilitate music therapy sessions that address clients' treatment goals while responding to emerging needs through flexibility and clinical improvisation
• Utilize a variety of music therapy interventions, including singing, instrument playing, songwriting, movement, and improvisation
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Establish and monitor progress toward short- and long-term treatment goals
• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings
• Provide compassionate guidance and support to clients, families, caregivers, and partner organizations
• Maintain professionalism and positive relationships with clients, families, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams

Compensation

• Music Therapy: Starting at $53/hour for part time positions
• Adaptive/Therapeutic Music Lessons: Starting at $45/hour
• Paid documentation, supervision, meetings, and other non-clinical responsibilities
• Mileage reimbursement

Benefits

Available to All Employees

• Flexible scheduling
• Professional liability insurance
• All instruments and clinical materials provided
• Access to specialized therapeutic instruments and equipment
• Discounted music lessons for immediate family members

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development reimbursement
• Additional benefits

Schedule

• Immediate opening
• Position begins part-time, with opportunities to grow into a full-time salaried position based on interest, availability, and organizational needs
• Flexible scheduling based on client availability and therapist preference
• Documentation is expected to be completed by the end of each workday
• Closed Saturdays