Music Therapist

Manchester Community Music School; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Compensation for travel time

Job summary

A community-focused music school in New Hampshire is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist to lead music therapy sessions for individuals and groups. You will work independently and with teams in various locations, helping individuals of diverse ages and abilities. The role offers a full-time position with hourly compensation that is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently and in group settings with individuals of all ages.
• Reliable transportation required for travel to various locations.
• Experience working with diverse skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead music therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
• Document sessions and client communications, and complete reports.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and communicate with staff regularly.
• Communicate with Music Therapy Department staff regularly.
• Balance a busy schedule across multiple locations with strong time management.
• Proficient in database and word-processing tools.

Skills

Music therapy techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Database and word processing

Education

Board Certification in Music Therapy

Tools

Database

Word processing

Job description

Manchester Community Music School is a non-profit organization committed to the mission of “changing lives through the power of learning, sharing, and making music.” Located in historic north Manchester, MCMS provides quality musical instruction, music therapy, and performance opportunities for people of all ages. The Music School is home to 50 of New England’s finest music educators and music therapists and over 1,500 students and clients from across New Hampshire. As a cultural performance center, we offer programs in an environment that encourages participation, interaction, and enjoyment. We are dedicated to supporting the artistic development of the community through our programs, and our classes are open to all regardless of age, race, national origin, physical challenges, or ability to pay.

We are looking for a Board Certified Music Therapist to join our MT team! Our Music Therapists provide in-house MT services, as well services within our community partnerships with public schools, adult day programs, after school programs, and assisted living facilities throughout Southern New Hampshire. This full-time position includes a focus on one-on-one and group work.

Interested and qualified individuals should be comfortable working independently, in 1:1 and group sessions with individuals of all ages and all abilities, onsite at MCMS and in a variety of community settings. Schedule will include daytime, after school, and the possibility of evening hours. Reliable transportation is required as this position involves travel in Manchester and southern New Hampshire communities. MCMS provides mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate as well as compensation for time traveled per week.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, organizing, and leading goal focused music therapy sessions for groups and individuals with diverse skills, abilities, and needs in a variety of locations.
• Documenting all music therapy sessions and client communications, and completing required periodic reports.
• Collaborating with members of treatment teams, including family members and staff
• Communication and meetings with MCMS Music Therapy Department staff on a regular and ongoing basis
• We value good communication skills and time management skills to balance a busy schedule across various locations
• Proficient in database and word processing-related skills

How to Apply

This is a Full-Time Position with hourly compensation commiserate with experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Suzanne Denu, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy, Early Childhood, and Adaptive Lessons

Manchester Community Music School

Manchester, NH 03104

Changing Lives through the Power of Music

Applications will be reviewed immediately. This position will remain open until filled. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Manchester Community Music School is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of other historically disenfranchised and marginalized populations are encouraged to apply.