Music Therapist ( MT-BC)

Voices Together; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Voices Together is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to deliver music therapy services using the VMT model. The role involves planning and supervising therapy sessions, documenting progress, and collaborating with families, teachers, and colleagues to support emotional and social development in clients with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree inMusic Therapy, MT-BC certification, strong counseling skills, and reliable transportation for community-based

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience working with in mental health settings.
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (required).
• Board Certified MT-BC is required or must be in process of certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and assess clinical music therapy interventions.
• Provide weekly individual and group music therapy sessions.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and teachers.
• Develop therapeutic goals through assessment and evaluation.
• Maintain documentation reflecting client outcomes with professional reports.
• Submit client documentation timely according to policies.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
• Attend Music Therapy supervision with Regional Clinical Supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental health experience

Therapeutic communication

Organization skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Board Certified Music Therapist MT-BC

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Voices Together is a nonprofit organization that empowers children, teens, and adults with diverse needs through its innovative Voices Music Therapy (VMT™) model. Our innovative, research-based approach empowers individuals to build meaningful communication, strengthen social-emotional growth, and develop self-advocacy, fostering greater independence and well-being.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Uses music to help patients/clients improve their emotional and mental well-being through while also assessing and documenting progress. Utilizes our specialized VMT model to increase communication, social/emotional learning, and self-advocacy for individuals wide a wide range of complex needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, direct, and assess clinical and evidence-based music therapy interventions to positive influence individuals’ physical, psychological, cognitive, and/or behavioral status
• Provide weekly specialized individual and group music therapy sessions
• Build and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and teachers
• Develop therapeutic goals through assessment and evaluation
• Maintain documentation that accurately reflects client outcomes through completed professional reports
• Submitting client documentation in a timely manner according to organizational policies
• Participate in team and staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and Voices Together events
• Attend regularly scheduled Music Therapy supervision with Regional Clinical Supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (required)
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Must be a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
• Experience in basic counseling/verbal processing skills
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Three (3) or more years of experience working with in mental health settings
• Experience building strong therapeutic relationships with clients
• Knowledge of the assessment process and progress notes
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high clinical standards in a professional setting, including: leading group sessions, self-accompaniment on piano/guitar, songwriting, developing curriculum, showing initiative/innovation, exhibiting leadership skills/problem solving skills
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds at times