Music Therapist

Company Overview:

Shine on as a music therapist.

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview:

The music therapist in this position will provide individual, dyad, and group music therapy, while participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing a music therapy treatment plan and collaborating with students’ treatment teams. Group/individual supervision, clinical observation, professional development, and responsibilities held in conjunction with special events and agency-wide processes are integrated within the position.   

Responsibilities:

 

• Observes, assesses, and places students in appropriate delivery of service 

• Provides individual, dyad, and group music therapy 

• Develops expressive therapy treatment plans 

• Documents in students’ files according to requirements of regulatory agencies 

• Collaborates with treatment team as necessary via email, meetings, consultation 

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning 

• Provides in-service training to team members as appropriate, and in conjunction with expressive therapy team and/or clinical teams 

• Actively participates in supervision for the music therapist 

• • Maintains licensure according to state and federal regulations 

Qualifications:

• Training:  

• Candidates will have a baseline of bachelors in Music Therapy from AMTA approved program with additional Master’s degree from AMTA approved program preferred (Master of Music Therapy (MMT) and/or Master of Arts in Music Therapy (M.A.)) 

• Licensing: 

• Candidates with proof of scheduled exam will receive consideration but board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) will receive preference 

• Proof of application for licensed professional music therapy licensure (LPMT) in Illinois within 1-week of hire 

• Strong clinical musicianship, strengths-based theoretical framework 

• Communicates effectively with other professionals/students/families 

• Strong clinical musicianship and strengths-based theoretical framework 

• Ability to work independently at multiple sites within the agency 

• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals/students/families 

Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $30,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $33,750.00/Yr. Physical Requirements:

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.