Music Therapist

LittleStar ABA Therapy; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend for professional dev &

PSLF program eligibility

Health & wellness clinics for staff

9 paid holidays

401k with up to 4% match

Travel time & mileage paid

Recertification cost paid

Job summary

LittleStar ABA Therapy in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a motivated Music Therapist to provide Medicaid Waiver and private pay services. The role involves sessions at the West Lafayette therapy center, client homes, and community facilities, with travel not exceeding 30 miles.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in music therapy, MT-BC certification, CPR/First Aid, and experience with autism and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an accredited program.
• MT-BC certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• CPR and First Aid certification renewed annually.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct music therapy assessments to determine goals to be listed on the PCISP.
• Create and implement approved treatment plan based on music therapy assessment.
• Track data per session and report progress on quarterly reports to the treatment team.
• Communicate with clients’ families regarding services.
• Attend team meetings and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Team player

Energetic professional

Strong organizational and time‑管理

Good judgment and creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

MT-BC certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver

Experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

We deliver exceptional service by hiring extraordinary talent!

Summary

LittleStar ABA Therapy is looking for a motivated and energetic Music Therapist to provide services to families on the Medicaid Waiver and private pay music therapy services in surrounding areas. Services will occur at the West Lafayette therapy center, in the client’s home, and community-based facilities.

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy works with children, teens, and young adults affected by autism. We are a non‑profit organization, and we were the first ABA Center in the state of Indiana. We have been improving the lives of individuals with autism for over 20 years!

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Designated space for sessions to occur at the Carmel therapy center
• Stable, innovative, trend setting ABA provider
• Flexible scheduling
• A friendly, collaborative, highly skilled team
• Annual stipend for professional development, continued education, and instruments
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility

Great Benefits

• $43,000 annual salary
• Free health and wellness clinics for eligible staff (with free generic medications)
• Three options for medical and two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar). Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
• Nine paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Recertification cost paid by LittleStar

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts music therapy assessment to determine appropriate goals to be listed on the PCISP
• Creates and implements approved treatment plan based on music therapy assessment
• Tracks data per session and reports progress on quarterly reports submitted to the treatment team
• Implements appropriate response to high‑risk areas as outlined in each individual’s high‑risk plan.
• Completes and submits client billing as directed and in a timely manner
• Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, temperature tracking forms, etc.)
• Communicates with clients’ families regarding services
• Communicates with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems, or concerns as needed and requests feedback
• Attends and participates in team meetings for clients on caseload
• Maintains client and family confidentiality per LittleStar policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations

Educational Qualifications And Skills

• Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in music therapy
• Hold MT‑BC certification designated by the Certification Board of Music Therapists
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary.
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• A positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Environment

This position will work in a professional office setting. Sessions will also occur in the client’s home or community‑based facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

Travel

Therapist will not transport clients; however, will travel to the locations of each session (client’s home or community‑based facilities) not to exceed 30 miles.

Mission

To inspire, serve, and guide all those touched by autism to achieve a better reality.

Vision

To be the trusted, innovative, compassionate partner creating new possibilities for individuals touched by autism across their lifespan.

Core Values

Real Care, Real Advocacy, and Real Progress

This Employer Participates in E‑Verify and All Offers of Employment are Contingent Upon Clear Results of a Background Check