Music Therapist

D'Youville Life & Wellness Community; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Next-day pay

Student loan guidance

EAP with Discount marketplace

Clean and compassionate environment

Strong staff-to-resident ratios

Job summary

D’Youville Life & Wellness Community in Lowell, MA is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to organize and run therapy sessions for residents in a care-focused setting. Expect 15–20 hours per week with competitive compensation based on experience.

Your role includes developing treatment plans, collaborating with care teams, and documenting progress while supporting residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being in a compassionate, faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in music therapy or related field.
• Board certification in music therapy preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily/weekly music therapy sessions.
• Work with individual and group plans to support physical, mental, social, and psychosocial needs.
• Design and implement therapeutic music group programs and 1:1 sessions.
• Collaborate with pastoral care and clinical disciplines.
• Observe participant involvement and write music therapy goals in care plans.
• Assist in transporting or moving residents as needed.
• Assess, develop treatment plans, and document sessions.
• Maintain participant records and stay informed on field developments.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Music Therapist Board Certification

Experience in LTC facility

Job description

Posted 2 Days Ago Part Time Less than 10 Applies

Lowell, MA 01851

Music Therapist

A commitment to care. A legacy of compassion. This is D'Youville.

Since 1960, D’Youville Life & Wellness Community has provided Greater Lowelland surrounding communities with Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care earning the respect of its peers and the trust of the community at large.

We are looking for an experienced Music Therapist

• $18.37 to $22.50 hours, based on experience
• 15-20 hours week
• Special Care Unit (Alzheimer’s/Dementia)
• Very stable leadership and low turnover

Music Therapist Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Music Therapist Board Certification
• At least 3 months’ experience in a LTC facility

Music Therapist Job Summary

• Organize daily/weekly music therapy sessions
• Work with individual/group plans to coordinate and implement physical, mental, social, psychosocial and interest
• Design/implement therapeutic music group programs and 1:1 sessions
• Collaborate with pastoral care and clinical therapeutic disciplines
• Assist in observing participant involvement
• Write care plan for music therapy goals
• As required, assist in transporting or moving residents
• Assess, develop treatment plans, and document sessions
• Assist in maintaining participant records
• Maintain contacts to keep abreast of developments within field or areas of interest or expertise.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Employee Assistance Program withDiscount marketplace
• Clean and Compassionate environment
• Excellent staff to resident ratios

Please consider joining our team working as a Music Therapist whereThe Difference is Love!

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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