Music Therapist

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to join the Creative Arts Therapy Team, offering 20–24 hours per week with flexible scheduling to meet program needs.

The therapist will provide and coordinate creative arts and wellness-based therapy for individuals experiencing addiction and mental health challenges, using music therapy and related modalities to support emotional expression and recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in the discipline is required; Master degree preferred.
• Member of respective professional organization required; Registry and/or certification preferred.
• Bilingual/Bicultural and CPR Certification desirable.
• If a PIR, 2 years sobriety required.

Skills

Bilingual

CPR Certification

Sobriety requirement

Education

Bachelor degree in Art/Discipline

Master degree preferred

Professional organization membership required

Registry and/or certification preferred

Job description

We're Hiring! Seeking a MUSIC THERAPIST to join the Creative Arts Therapy Team at the Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard in Philadelphia.

Role Description

Part-time Creative Arts Therapist (CAT) to provide 20-24 hours per week, with flexibility based on program needs. CAT is responsible for providing and coordinating creative arts and/or wellness-based therapeutic services for individuals experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. Utilizing their specialized therapeutic modality (e.g., art therapy, dance/movement therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, or other recognized creative arts disciplines), the therapist facilitates evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that promote emotional expression, recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

The Creative Arts Therapist provides developmentally and clinically appropriate treatment based on each patient's chronological age, developmental functioning, strengths, and individual treatment needs. Clinical decisions are informed by ongoing assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interpretation of relevant patient information, while adhering to organizational policies, professional ethics, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in the discipline is required (Art, Movement, Music, etc). Master degree preferred. Member of respective professional organization required. Registry and/or certification preferred. Bilingual/Bicultural and CPR Certification desirable. If a PIR, 2 years sobriety required.