Music Therapist

Specialized Education Services • Arlington Heights, IL

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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 connected with special events and agency-wide processes are integrated into the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program.
• Proof of application for Licensed Professional Music Therapy licensure (LPMT) in Illinois 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 agency sites.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Observes and assesses students and places them in appropriate service delivery.
• Provides individual, dyad, and group music therapy.
• Develops expressive therapy treatment plans.
• Documents in students’ files according to regulatory agency requirements.
• Collaborates with treatment teams as necessary through email, meetings, and consultation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provides in-service training to team members as appropriate, in conjunction with expressive therapy and/or clinical teams.
• Actively participates in supervision for the music therapist.
• Maintains licensure according to state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time