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Part Time - Full Time Music Therapist (W-2 Employee Position)
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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.
$52,125 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Hour Expectations:
16- 20 Clinical hrs./wk. = Full Time Employee 7
- 15.99 Clinical hrs./wk. = Part Time Employee 1
- 6.
PRN Employee Caseload:
Children with a variety of needs/challenges; Older adults in long-term care; Adults with developmental challenges; Hospice. Caseload includes both Individual and Group Sessions NO Clinical Hours Required on Fridays for flexibility. Most employees work around 33-36 hours total weekly.Compensation:
Paid as a w-2 Employee; Pay based on experience, starting rates listed below. $46/hr. Direct Clinical $17/hr. Admin and Training $16/hr. Travel + $0.50/mile reimbursementOther Provisions:
Employees are covered under NAMT's professional and general liability insurance policies and worker's compensation policy. IPAD, Spotify account, mics, speakers, and all other supplies needed are provided. Employees are provided with a personal instrument bag to keep with them for frequently needed instruments and have access to a large instrument library as well to ensure they have a full range of professional and high-quality instruments to do their best work. Full time employees also receive $200/year towards maintaining their board certification. Part time employees receive $100/year towards maintaining their board certification.Qualifications:
- MT-BC or eligible to sit for board exam
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Strong Group Leadership Abilities
- Strong Assessment and Clinical Skills
- Energetic, Passionate Personality
- Adaptive Piano Lesson Skills a plus
- NMT Training a plus