Music Therapist Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Music Therapist will be to help clients with various developmental and physical disabilities through music therapy interventions. The goal of the music therapist  is to use music interventions and experiences to help clients reach their therapeutic goals by working with the client and his/her team. 

We are seeking highly motivated, independent, and caring individuals who will service clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The population may include, but is not limited to: Autism, PDD, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Psychosis, and Dual Diagnosis. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide weekly one on one music therapy sessions completed in the home or office setting
• Communication with families and team members is essential for purposes of enhanced quality of life
• Completion of weekly progress notes to summarize client progress toward goals and objectives
• Completion of yearly comprehensive music therapy assessments, narrative assessments, and a music therapy treatment plan
• Participation in quarterly review meetings along with other community opportunities, in addition to continuing education opportunities, supervision, and co-therapy services.
• Exhibit effective correspondence and communication with all providers, family members, staff members, clients,  and all other treatment team members as applicable. Be sure to return phone calls and/or text messages within a 24-hour time frame.

• Must be a Board Certified Music Therapist 
• Therapist must have a valid license and reliable transportation. 
•  Must be willing to work in Indiana consisting of Fort Wayne and surrounding and/or Indianapolis and surrounding metropolitan areas

•  Extremely flexible schedule 
• Ability to build caseload as large as therapist would prefer
• Billable documentation 
• Office space available for sessions
• Position offers unique opportunities for continued growth professionally 
• Work environment focuses on team work and problem solving 
• Additional areas of re-location are available upon therapist's request
• Job allows for increased professional development 
• Projected entry level income of low to mid 30's per hour ($50,000-$70,000 annually).

Projected income is based on the average salary of FBS therapists. Entry level therapist's rate is negotiable dependent on each individual's experience and education. Therapists have the ability to build a caseload to the size they prefer, so monthly income is ultimately dependent on how each contractor manages their schedule.

It is important to note that the State of Indiana is currently reevaluating the pay rate for all Music and Recreation Therapists; therefore, this entry level pay information is subject to increase in the very near future. For any questions regarding this topic or potential income opportunities, please reach out to Shaun Geise at sgeise@ferrarobehaviorservices.com

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.