Music Therapist

Job Description

Current available positions:

Part time Music Therapist, East Bay $20,800-51,500 (9-20 hr/week) + 3% 401(k) match

Part time Music Therapist, SF & Peninsula $20,800-51,500 (9-20 hr/week) + 3% 401(k) match

Share Music Therapy is working to cultivate a collaborative team environment with policies that are built to support MT-BC's in not only surviving, but  thriving . We tailor our part-time positions to your unique strengths and passions as much as possible, because therapists do their best work when they feel professionally supported. 

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled  Board-Certified Music Therapist to provide therapeutic services, primarily serving  kids and adults with special needs . We will also support you in working with your preferred population if you have additional areas of expertise. 

This is a collaborative role that will begin with a low case load (8-10 hours per week of direct service) but expand to 12-18 hours of direct service per week within 8 months. We plan to offer a full time position in addition to other part-time staffing positions within 2 years, supporting upward mobility and your potential for growth in a team environment. 

We offer  in-clinic music therapy in San Francisco at Ocean Avenue Health & Wellness. We also offer  in-home and in-facility sessions. The music therapist must work a hybrid schedule in clinic and visiting homes or facilities. 

Your income is  protected by our 48-hour cancelation policy (with 1 exception per client per calendar year). 

Bonuses are available throughout the year for referring/bringing on new clients to our practice.

Please ensure that your cover letter or resume lists 2 professional references (MT-BC preferred) including email addresses and phone numbers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing  music therapy tailored to each patient's needs.
• Conduct  individual and  group sessions focused on behavioral health, addiction recovery, dementia care, pediatrics, and other specialties.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapeutic goals into overall patient care plans.
• Document all clinical interventions accurately in  medical records following HIPAA guidelines.
• Work with patients with  disabilities , including those with autism or developmental disabilities, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment.
• Assist in managing patient progress through ongoing assessment and adjustment of therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment conducive to healing and engagement.

Skills

• Proven experience in music therapy.
• Strong background working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or dementia.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt therapeutic techniques for diverse populations.
• Experience delivering both  individual and  group therapy sessions.
• Compassionate approach combined with professionalism necessary for sensitive patient interactions. Join our team as a dedicated Music Therapist committed to improving lives through innovative therapeutic practices that foster healing and resilience across a broad spectrum of patient needs.

Requirements 

• Candidate must be a board-certified music therapist 
• Candidate must have valid driver's license 

If you are not an MT-BC or are not currently in the process of becoming an MT-BC, please do not apply to this job listing. If you are in related fields and are interested in learning more about music therapy, we would love to connect with you and invite you to reach out to us on our website