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August 2026 Open Positions: Team Music Therapist, Part Time to Grow
NOW HIRING: TEAM MUSIC THERAPIST
THE BASICS
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience
Ranging $24.15-$30.15 per hour for all types of work, with a clear scale to determine rate based on previous experience and graduate degrees
Benefits once Full Time:
CBMT dues $80 per year
AMTA membership $150 – $250 per year
Regional conference registration 50% Early Bird per year
Mileage Reimbursement with proper documentation
Health, Dental, Vision contribution, if elected
Up to 80 hours per year PTO accrued
Hours:
Part Time hourly employees work up to 29 hours per week
We are open Tuesday to Saturday approximately 9:30-6:30 (but exact times vary per schedule)
Start Date: ASAP
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sound Starts is seeking a team music therapist to provide client services. This individual will work with a variety of families in a variety of locations to provide high quality music therapy sessions and/or adapted music lessons. Our team music therapists communicate frequently with families and an assigned supervisor (center clinical director or community clinical director). This dynamic music therapist maintains a caseload of music therapy clients and is responsible for assisting their supervisor with onboarding new clients as needed. This individual can expect to work closely with their supervisor to create and execute both personal goals and goals related to growth of the company.
A TYPICAL DAY MAY LOOK LIKE
On a typical day you will fulfill music therapy services to your clients according to your current schedule. You may be on-site at one of our centers or at a school or facility in the community. You will complete documentation and respond to supervisor direction/feedback swiftly. You will connect weekly with your supervisor and be an engaged participant in team meetings.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The core roles of a team music therapist are to
1) PROVIDE music therapy services to your clients
2) COMMUNICATE with families, facilities, your supervisor, and your team regarding services
3) ELEVATE your skills as a music therapist via supervision and continuing education
HOURS, PAY RANGE, & BENEFITS
The available position is PART time, 24 hours per week and expected to grow. (Part time is 0-29 hours. Full time is considered 30-40 hours per week).
Work days will most always include Saturday. All work activities (direct service, documentation, office hours, driving) are paid at a single hourly rate ranging $24.15-$30.15 per hour, with a clear scale to determine rate based on previous experience and graduate degrees.
Because this is an employed position (not contract), client cancellations are always paid! Sound Starts provides continuing education opportunities to team members and reimburses mileage. Full time employees (30 hours+ per week) are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance. All positions at Sound Starts require driving. About half of caseload is on-site at our centers. And about half is off-site in the community but varies with need. Mileage is reimbursed.
SIGN ON/REFERRAL BONUS
All new team members are eligible for a sign on bonus following hire, minimum of $1000. Additionally, if you are referred by a current Sound Starts’ team member, they are also eligible for a referral bonus! Additional details and eligibility guidelines are available upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS
Genuine desire and passion for working with children, teens, and young adults
MT-BC or eligible to sit for exam
Professional clinical experience preferred, newly certified may still apply
HOW TO APPLY
Send letter of intent, resume, references, and setting appropriate musical demonstrations to mary@soundstartsmusic.com with subject line: I am ready to join the Sound Starts team!
View full job description: Job Description_ Team Music Therapist
WORKING AT SOUND STARTS
As our practice grows, we are seeking team members who align with our core purposed and core values to join our team. Our team members exemplify these values in all aspects of their life and work.
Core Purpose
We provide high quality music therapy services and adapted music lessons to help Autistic and disabled children, teens, and adults grow bright and strong through music.
Modeling Leadership
Are you ready to lead using outstanding character and competence? Are you ready to establish a high level of trust with your colleagues and clients?
Taking Ownership
Do you have initiative, drive, strong communication skills, and follow through? Do you go the extra mile for your clients and your team?
Experiencing Growth
Are you open to new experiences and being stretched in your skillset? Do you demosntrate flexibility with changing needs? Are you open to growth in yourself, clients and role in the company?
Supporting our Community
Are you ready to be support your clients and their families as they grow bright and strong through music? Are you ready to find community through a team of music therapists?
Embracing Positivity
Are you someone who reframes difficulties and learns from those experiences? Do you celebrate accomplishments of clients no matter how “small?”
WORK WITH AMAZING PEOPLE
As a team member at Sound Starts, you will work alongside your supervisor and a team of creative, smart, funny, and committed music therapists. At Sound Starts we are known for our persistent drive to grow music therapy in the community. We are also known for having FUN and celebrating our team members!
WE WANT TO MEET YOU BECAUSE
You get it. You want it. And you have the capacity to fulfill this role. You LOVE children and teens. You are a person who has a deep-seated desire to be part of something greater than yourself. You are ready to dive in whole-heartedly and build the music therapy community by providing high quality services to the clients at Sound Starts.
