Music Therapist - Board Certified

This job is for the Greater San Antonio Area and Surrounding Cities.

We are seeking a Licensed / Board-Certified Music Therapist to provide engaging, individualized music therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with special needs. This role is ideal for a creative, client-centered therapist who enjoys working across developmental, cognitive, physical, emotional, and communication goals through music-based interventions.

Therapists may provide services in person, virtually, or a hybrid of both, based on availability and client needs.

This position is a 1099 independent contractor role. Therapists are responsible for maintaining their own licensure, insurance, and tax obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized music therapy sessions to clients with special needs in home, community, or virtual settings
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with client goals and care plans
• Utilize music-based interventions to address:
• Communication and expressive skills
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Cognitive functioning and attention
• Social skills and engagement
• Motor planning and coordination
• Document sessions accurately and on time
• Collaborate with caregivers and families
• Maintain professional, ethical, and trauma-informed care practices
• Adapt sessions for telehealth delivery when applicable

Qualifications

• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required
• Active state license (if applicable in your state)
• Experience working with special needs populations (autism, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, etc.)
• Comfortable providing services in person and/or via telehealth platforms
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor

Preferred (Not Required

• Familiarity with goal-based documentation (SOAP notes, progress reports)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation for client visits?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78218