Music Therapist
Candor Consulting & Diagnostics•Mesquite, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is seeking a Music Therapist for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity serving students in school settings in Texas. The therapist will provide individualized services that support students’ educational needs and goals, including communication, engagement, social interaction, and self-regulation. The role involves assessing students, collaborating with families and school teams, delivering IEP-based individual or group services, tracking progress, and documenting outcomes. Compensation starts at $45.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, with completion of an AMTA-approved music therapy degree or equivalency program.
- Current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential through the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
- Knowledge of music therapy assessment, individualized intervention planning, IEP implementation, and progress monitoring.
- Strong musical, clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
- A thoughtful, adaptable approach that respects each student’s strengths, preferences, and support needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing music therapy to children or students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct music therapy assessments to identify students’ strengths, needs, and potential educational benefits of music therapy.
- Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to parents, educators, and district personnel.
- Collaborate with the IEP team to develop individualized music therapy interventions that support educational goals.
- Provide individual or group music therapy services as outlined in students’ IEPs, adapting interventions to students’ needs, preferences, and responses.
- Collect and analyze progress data, maintain accurate documentation, and use findings to inform therapy planning and IEP reviews.
- Participate in ARD meetings, parent conferences, and team discussions to coordinate support and help students apply skills across educational settings.
