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Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc.

Team Music Therapist

Pay: $55,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Music Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving music, instruments, and sound. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$54,761 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. is looking for a licensed professional and board-certified music therapist to join our amazing team this fall! This is a full-time salaried position that offers flexibility. Part-time option also available if interested. We are a mobile practice and travel to our clients throughout Chicago and several surrounding suburbs. We are looking for an independent music therapist who can manage their own caseload of individual and group sessions with adults with dementia, neurodiversity, developmental/intellectual disabilities, various other neurological disorders, and in hospice care. We work from a strength-based and person-centered approach, and have wonderful community partners. It is important to us to be doing the work we love while being supported. Our team collaborates closely sharing knowledge, expertise, guidance, and resources. We are thrilled to be able to have someone awesome join us!

BENEFITS

Starting salary range begins at $55k
Starting with 4 weeks PTO and eligible for increase in the future
$350 per month toward health insurance (BCBS plans available)
BCBS dental insurance plan
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance and options for additional coverage
Worker's compensation and professional liability insurance
CBMT and Illinois licensure dues covered
Membership to AMTA and IAMT
Professional development paid time and enrollment cost coverage (e.g. CMTEs)
Compensation for travel (time and mileage)
Weekly team meetings and clinical supervision
Opportunities to work with interns and practicum students
iPad, instruments, equipment, and supplies
Access to music and session plan library
Streaming music subscription
Monthly technology stipend
Flexible schedule

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be Illinois LPMT and

MT-BC OR

eligible for both the Illinois license and board certification

Team members must have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable and safe transportation
Must be

COVID-19

vaccinated & boosted

Comfortable assisting clients who use wheelchairs short distances if necessary (e.g. escorting a client from the dining room at a care community to a quiet space for session)
Ideal applicant brings energy, creativity, dependability, good communication skills, and patience to their work

To Apply:

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH INDEED!

Please send CV or resume, cover letter, and a list of 2-3 references to Rebecca Freiman, Owner/Director of Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. at

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

Must be MT-BC (or board eligible) (Required)

Work Location:

On the road