Music Therapist

Specialized Education Services • Arlington Heights, IL

9d

About The Position

The Music Therapist provides individual, dyad, and group music therapy and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning. The role includes developing music therapy treatment plans and collaborating with students’ treatment teams. Group and individual supervision, clinical observation, professional development, and responsibilities related to special events and agency-wide processes are also integrated into the position.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program.
• Proof of application for Illinois Licensed Professional Music Therapy (LPMT) licensure within one week of hire.
• Strong clinical musicianship and a strengths-based theoretical framework.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, students, and families.
• Ability to work independently at multiple sites within the agency.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree from an AMTA-approved program, such as a Master of Music Therapy (MMT) and/or Master of Arts in Music Therapy.
• Board-certified music therapist (MT-BC). Candidates with proof of a scheduled exam will also receive consideration.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, and place students in appropriate service delivery.
• Provide individual, dyad, and group music therapy.
• Develop expressive therapy treatment plans.
• Document in students’ files according to regulatory agency requirements.
• Collaborate with treatment teams as necessary through email, meetings, and consultation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provide in-service training to team members as appropriate, in conjunction with expressive therapy and/or clinical teams.
• Actively participate in supervision for the music therapist.
• Maintain licensure according to state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time