Music Therapist

aba-plus; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 64,952 - 92,507; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Indianapolis seeks a Music Therapist to provide individualized, evidence-based services to individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on using music-based interventions to enhance emotional regulation and social engagement. Candidates must meet specific certification requirements and have a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy. This is a contracted position offering flexible hours and community-based support.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential.
• Professional Liability Insurance required.
• Must have a clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized music therapy services to clients.
• Conduct standardized music therapy assessments.
• Collaborate with families and team members.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Tools

Google Workspace

Electronic health record system

Job description

Indianapolis, IN and Surrounding Areas • Music Therapy

Job Type

Contract

Description

Job Title: Music Therapist

Pay: $57.15

Location: In-Home / Community-Based in Indianapolis, Indiana and throughout Marion County

Preferred Availability: daytime, after school hours, and weekends

Company

Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC ("Achieve") was built for working families—and for professionals who value flexibility and collaboration. Our team delivers therapy on schedules that work for families, partners closely with parents, and provides practical, real-world support shaped by lived experience. At Achieve, your work fits into real life and makes a meaningful impact.

Overview

Music Therapists contracted with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC provide individualized, evidence-based music therapy services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a contracted position, and we are intentionally building a network of independent Music Therapy (MT-BC) providers who value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful community-based work.

Music Therapists at Achieve focus on helping individuals build skills through music-based interventions, emotional regulation, and social engagement. Services are delivered primarily in home and in community settings, supporting real-life skill development and increased independence.

Music Therapists provide services under an independent contractor agreement and are not employees of Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC. Achieve will not provide insurance coverage of any kind for the benefit of the Contractor, including but not limited to Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, or other insurance.

Responsibilities

Music Therapists may provide services including, but not limited to:

• Standardized music therapy assessments
• Teach and coach caregivers, direct care staff, and team members on music therapy interventions and strategies.
• Utilize music therapy services to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate an individual to improve functioning and independence.
• Individualized treatment planning
• Skill development related to communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and coping skills
• Therapeutic support using music-based interventions aligned with client goals
• Collaboration with families, behavior consultants, case managers, and other team members
• Ongoing documentation and progress monitoring in accordance with waiver and company requirements

Requirements

Required Certifications

• CPR & First Aid Certificate (initial test fee & renewal fees incurred by Contractor)
• Negative TB test (initial test fee & renewal fees incurred by Contractor)
• Clean background check
• Certification: Applicants must hold current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy is required.
• Insurance: Professional Liability Insurance
• Valid Driver's License
• Active Auto Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation to and from clients location
• Active Auto Insurance with Proper Coverage as recommended by an insurance agent for the driving incurred for this position
• Clean background check
• Must not be excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services and consent to searches of the Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database monthly
• Must not be excluded from federal healthcare programs and consent to searches of System for Award Management (SAM) at start of contract and monthly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Access to electronic devices with access to internet
• Experience working with individuals (children and/or adults) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or Autism
• Experience working as a Music Therapist preferred
• Familiarity with an electronic health record system
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security standards