Board-Certified Music Therapist / Piano Instructor

A Suite Sound Music Center • Waxahachie, TX, US • 2w ago

Opening Job Title: Board-certified Music Therapist / Piano Instructor

*Open to accepting applications of other music instrument instructors

A Suite Sound Music Center, Waxahachie, TX

Independent Contractor (hours vary depending on instrument, Monday - Thursday). *Note that hours may grow to full-time (about 25 clinical hours/week + about 8 non-clinical hours/week, Monday - Thursday).

Start Date: IMMEDIATE OPENING

Job Description

Plan, implement and document:

Music therapy assessments/evaluations/progress reports
Music therapy sessions
Music lessons (for additional hours)

Attend meetings inclusive of but not limited to:

Supervision/Collaboration
ARD Meetings
Potential Client Consultations

Correspond with clients’ family/guardians for scheduling/documentation purposes
Special events/recitals/festivals

Expected presence/moral support at assigned events/recitals/festivals
May help set-up/tear-down/administrate for possible additional compensation, as needed

Personal Attributes

Reliable
Proactive
Creative
Professional

Our Core Values

At A Suite Sound, we value…

A quality work-life balance. We currently offer our services Mondays through Thursdays, and offer some flexible scheduling/office hours to allow for a conducive work schedule for our therapists/teachers.
Commitment. While we are at work, we stay organized and focused on quality performance of the task at hand with the deadline in mind.
Learning and solving problems. We are not afraid to ask questions and to proactively research, brainstorm, collaborate with other professionals and trial-and-error ideas.

Requirements

Music Therapist — Board Certified (MT-BC)
Valid Driver’s License *Note: Position REQUIRES driving. Monthly travel stipend provided.
CPR Certification

Compensation

Pay: Starting $30.00/clinical hour

$18.00/non-clinical hour

Perks:

Travel stipend: $100/month.
About 6 weeks of structured time-off built into the calendar year.
Flexible scheduling.
Fun and engaging monthly session plans provided, including— but not limited to: In the Arctic, The Great Outdoors, Around Town, Summer Treats, All Aboard the Train, A Winter’s Tale!
Large music instrument, music book, and toy/prop/children’s book collection provided! Our music covers various genres, and our toy/prop/children’s book collection features many session themes such as In the Garden, On the Farm, On the Go, Ocean Life, Going on a Picnic— just to name a few!
Furnished music office provided! Beautiful modern facility, acoustic piano, easy printer access, and comfortable office furniture.
Administrative work provided! (e.g. billing, client newsletter, etc.)
Supervision provided for help in collaboration to best meet your needs as a working therapist/teacher, as well as your clients’ needs.

Preferred (not required) Experience with the Following:

Southwest American Music Therapy Association (SWAMTA) Membership
Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) Membership
Waxahachie Music Teachers Association (WMTA) Membership
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Membership
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Membership

Position Overview - The Role

Plan, implement and document:
-Music therapy assessments/evaluations. You will administer music therapy evaluations as part of the intake process for new private clients. You will complete music therapy assessments annually for existing private clients. You will complete facility-based music therapy evaluations and assessments in accordance with formal agreements between facilities and A Suite Sound. You will personalize each evaluation/assessment to each client, incorporating related pre-established evaluations/assessments (e.g. IMTAP, SEMTAP, etc.), as necessary. Each evaluation/assessment will conclude with a written report.
-Music therapy sessions. You will administer music therapy sessions in accordance with each client’s established goals. You will recognize and adapt/update goals as necessary for each client. You will be provided with monthly session themes for all populations that you are working with, as well as professional support to ensure quality client care. Ongoing session documentation will be submitted in a timely manner.
-Music lessons. For additional hours, you may teach adapted and traditional music lessons to varied ages and musical levels. In traditional lessons, you will teach curriculum to enhance student ability in music reading, music theory, sight reading, ear training, and music history. You will aid students in their preparation for special events (e.g. state music theory test, music festival auditions, recital preparation, etc.). Lesson notes will be submitted in a timely manner.

*NOTE: The contracted therapist/teacher is expected to make-up sessions/lessons that they themselves cancel. They may abide by client contract in regards to client attendance.

Participate in meetings:
-Supervision. You will have routinely scheduled meetings with Crystal to review your performance, set and/or review professional goals, and to receive professional support. As available, you will be provided with additional support from our music therapy technician.
-Client Consultations. You will lead consultations with prospective clients to review A Suite Sound’s Consultation Packet, show off our beautiful facility, and answer any questions.
-ARD Meetings. As your client’s therapist, you will represent A Suite Sound in a professional manner by demonstrating timeliness in attending meetings, submitting documentation, and engaging in respectful communication.

Insight into a Day on the Job

A day working at A Suite Sound may start off by conducting facility-based group and/or private music therapy sessions, followed by teaching traditional and adapted music lessons interspersed with private music therapy sessions at the center for the remaining afternoon and evening. Office hours will be completed throughout the day to complete session/lesson notes, practice/plan for sessions/lessons, communicate with clients and/or attend meetings (eg. ARD, supervision, client consultation, etc.).

How to Apply

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