Current Music Therapy Job Opportunities in Washington State
Chrysalis Music Therapy
in North Seattle
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or beyond in Music Therapy at an accredited school
Board Certified in Music Therapy or MT-BC eligibility with plans to sit for board test within the first 6 months of hire
Must be willing to provide in person care in North Seattle, WA
Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
Experience with seniors, memory care and/or within the mental health setting is preferred
Experience and knowledge in trauma informed care required
Excellent writing skills
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and excellent time management skills required
Chrysalis Music Therapy is hiring a subcontractor in North Seattle Washington for an immediate start.
Chrysalis has an open subcontracting job in North Seattle working within King and Snohomish County. Chrysalis is a growing private practice with a strong focus on mental health and wellness. We work in the mental health population in residential programs, outpatient programs, within senior living homes, memory care and with private individuals.
About the position: Looking for someone passionate about working in memory care and with seniors! This position is in North Seattle WA working primarily with seniors in memory care. Currently we have programs from Lake City to Mukilteo WA. This position has high community interest which supports the potential to grow. Work schedule is flexible with a start of 3-5hours per week and growing.
Sub-contracting rates are competitive between $45-$55 per contact hour based on experience. We also provide mileage reimbursement between clients. We also offer paid monthly team meetings, rates for meetings will be reflected based on contact hour rate.
Anyone interested in this position can email a resume and cover letter to leslie@chrysalismusictherapy.com.
in Bellevue, WA
QUALIFICATIONS
Board-Certified Music Therapist or Board Eligible (Board Eligible applicants are expected to attain Board Certification within 6 months of hire date)
Available to work Saturdays (additional hours available and flexible depending upon availability)
Clinical experience working with Neurodivergent and Disabled individuals and/or experience working with individuals seeking mental health support
Understanding of the safety and ethical considerations around working with Neurodivergent and Disabled individuals and individuals seeking mental health services
Excellent in-person and virtual group facilitation skills
Willingness to commit to continuous self-education on the impact that racism, ableism and other forms of oppression have on the clients we serve and implications for music therapy work
COMPENSATION
Private Music Therapy: $35 per clinical hour plus $10 (50min) and $5 (25min) documentation pay per client.
Group & Mobile Music Therapy: $45 per clinical hour plus enrollment bonus or travel fee
Early Childhood Classes: $38.25 per hour plus enrollment bonus
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, send a cover letter and current resume Tigran Arakelyan, Executive Director, at tigran@musicworksnw.org. For questions or to learn more about the position, please send an email to the same, or call 425.644.0988.
Part-Time Music Therapist and Early Childhood Music Specialist
Music Works Northwest is a non-profit community music school whose mission is to change lives through accessible music education and experiences. We serve all ages and abilities at Music Works through virtual and in-person music lessons, music classes for all ages, music therapy services, and summer camps. We are located in Bellevue just north of I-90 and west of I-405 off the SE 8th exit.
At Music Works, our music therapy approach is client-centered, and our first priority is to create a safe space where each client can explore, grow and make personal discoveries within the therapeutic relationship. In addition, we hold aneurodiversity-affirmative approach to music therapy. For us this means that:
We view Neurodiversity simply as a part of human diversity, not as a problem to be fixed.
As we continue our self-education as music therapists, we prioritize learning from Neurodivergent communities, which informs our language, our goals and priorities in therapy, and everything about our practice. We prioritize and center Neurodivergent voices above Neurotypical voices in our work.
We recognize that we will make mistakes as we do this work, and will strive to acknowledge them and fix them as we continue to learn.
We will not encourage individuals to try to fit into neurotypical norms. We do not engage in social skills training, encourage masking, or use behavioral strategies in our practice.
We default to identity-first language unless person-first language is preferred/requested by the individual or community that we’re referring to.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Music Therapists and Early Childhood Music Specialists at Music Works Northwest provide direct services for clients in individual and group sessions and additional program support as described below.
Direct Music Therapy Services: Plan, implement and document individual and group sessions via in-person and telehealth for music therapy clients, including Neurodivergent and Disabled children, teens and adults. Provide mobile music therapy services for schools, clinics, long-term care facilities and non-profits.
Early Childhood Classes: Plan and lead early childhood music therapy classes via in-person and virtual platforms. Plan and lead private music lessons, summer camps and other group classes.
Curriculum Development: Assist Music Therapy and Early Childhood Program Manager with curriculum development, including early childhood programming, music therapy groups, and special events for community partners.
Intern and Practicum Student Supervision: Provide feedback and supervision to music therapy interns and practicum students.
in Vancouver, WA
Upbeat Music Therapy Services is seeking to add to its professional team by contracting with an independent, experienced, and reliable Board-Certified Music Therapist for in-person work in SW Washington/NW Oregon, and in particular the Vancouver metro area.
Candidates can expect to provide quality Music Therapy services with a variety of client populations, with a variety of needs, in a variety of locations and situations.
Upbeat’s most immediate need is for an MT-BC who is experienced and passionate about providing MT services for children, most notably those living with DD or those who are neurodivergent. This is a position expected to grow and change quickly for the right candidate!
Interested parties can contact Jake Beck at jake@upbeatmusictherapy.net
Seeking Board-Certified Music Therapists to contract with WA State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).
Contracting with DDA would allow DDA clients enrolled in the Children’s Intensive In-Home Behavioral Support (CIIBS) Waiver to utilize their state-allocated funds to access music therapy services.
Providers must be board-certified, have at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and have a business license and required insurance coverage.
Music Therapy provide services to eligible clients to accomplish individualized goals using musical interventions. Goals are set based on needs identified in the behavior support plan or Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP). Goals are achieved through music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, or other expressive musical forms.
Reimbursement is $55-$65/hr for 1-on-1 sessions, $40/hr per person for group sessions.
Here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Contracts with DDA.
To learn more please contact regional reps Alyssa and CJ at R2.Resource@dshs.wa.gov, or 425-293-6168.
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