“When we do not have words to convey our sensations, feelings, or thoughts, we cannot simply 'name it to tame it'. But we can use implicit communication -- movement, rhythm, sound, image, enactment, and play -- to 'express it to address it'.
This is the transformative and restorative role of expressive arts, to provide a voice when language is unavailable or impossible.”
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- Dr. Cathy Malchiodi, trauma-informed expressive arts therapist and researcher
We're Currently looking for Board-Certified Music Therapists to Join Our Team!
Join our innovative and socially conscious team at Creative Remedies, LLC, a progressive mental health practice committed to providing equitable access to quality care. We believe in the transformative power of the creative arts and are dedicated to addressing systemic barriers to mental health services through our economic justice initiative.
Our Story
Established in 2019, Creative Remedies, LLC is a holistic group therapy and education collective which offers mental health counseling, music therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy, adaptive/therapeutic music lessons, and traditional music lessons. We have an economic justice initiative which means that we do not turn clients and students away based on financial need. We are trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, gender-affirming, and work from both lived and professional experiences as a fully Neurodivergent staff.
We specialize in the intersection of Neurodiversity, Trauma, and Mental Health. Candidates with a background in mental health, trauma-informed care, neuro-affirming care, gender-affirming care, and lived experience are strong prospects for this position.
Job Description
​We are seeking a passionate and socially conscious Board-Certified Music Therapist to join our team and contribute to our economic justice initiative. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide culturally responsive and inclusive music therapy services to individuals from underserved communities, while also advocating for systemic change to promote economic equity in mental health care. You will primarily work with individuals of all ages with varying mental health concerns, mostly related to trauma due to marginalization including, but not limited to: ableism, racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and transphobia. You will also have the opportunity to teach adaptive/therapeutic music lessons, traditional music lessons, lead on-site groups and/or lead community-based groups with community partners as you prefer or your position calls for. We currently have a waitlist of approximately 15 individual clients and music students all based in clinic and 2 community-based groups if the therapist is interested. Caseload to grow as we get anywhere from 2-10 inquiries per week.
Benefits
(Part Time or Full Time with $250 Onboarding Bonus)
Compensation is $30-$45+ per hour with 6 month probationary period commensurate with credentials and experience.
Join a growing, person-first, and values-driven practice that is built on the foundation of economic justice. We serve the intersection of trauma, neurodiversity, and mental health and we have a waitlist of approximately 15 individuals and 1-2 groups (if desired) prepared to start services at any time with their new therapist. Most individuals are of ages 3-11 years old, but we serve all ages from infant through end of life. Examples of some identities served are: autistic individuals who also experience depression, ADHDers who also experience social anxiety, multiple neurodivergent identities who have experienced trauma, and more.
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Our mission is to provide financially accessible creative arts therapy services to communities who may not have access to them otherwise. Some of the ways we achieve this mission are:
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Pay-what-you-can for our individual therapy clients
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Strong community partnerships with organizations that support our mission
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Accepting Medicaid and other insurances
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Educational opportunities
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Workshops
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And more!
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Transparency is a strong value we hold. Please reach out with questions and we would be glad to share with you all that we do and offer. This is a W-2 employee position so taxes and other fees are paid by the employer -- THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT POSITION.
*$250 onboarding bonus applied after 30 days of employment*
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Pay range is as follows (and negotiable):
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$30-$35 Bachelor's plus MT-BC
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$36-$40 Master's plus MT-BC
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$41-$45+ Master's plus MT-BC and additional licensure or training (including, but not limited to teaching license, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Kodaly, Music Together, Dalcroze, etc)
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Additional benefits (individual benefits packages are negotiable, some apply after 6 month probationary period):
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(Part-time) One work location, in clinic -- *no in-home services or driving required*
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(Part-time) Flexible scheduling, create your own schedule (factoring in client needs)
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Paid weekly 1:1 supervision (counts for CMTEs & CEUs)
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Paid monthly group supervision (counts for CMTEs & CEUs)
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CMTEs & CEUs covered
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CBMT & other licensure fees covered
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Liability insurance covered
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Paid administrative time (15-25 minutes for every clinical hour)
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Creative work options including, but not limited to: teaching adaptive lessons, leading workshops, providing education to the community about Music Therapy, tabling at music and art festivals
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Paid time for conference presentations & exhibiting
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Increased pay for weekend hours
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Access to full library of musical instruments, play resources, books, printer, laminator, and more
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Wishlist requests & budget for additional items
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Advertising covered
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FICA paid
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FAMLI Leave Tax paid
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Unemployment Tax paid
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Worker's Comp Tax paid
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Regular raises to account for cost of living
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(Full time; after 6 month probationary) Healthcare reimbursement, choose the plan that works for you and get reimbursed monthly at $250
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(Full time; after 6 month probationary) Gas reimbursement for community-based groups
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(Full time; after 6 month probationary) Opportunity for salaried position or promotions to leadership positions based on skillset
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Team building events and self-care events such as team karaoke, massage therapy on site, financial intelligence classes
Full cost of benefits package is presented and agreed upon in writing at the time of hire. Negotiations are warranted and invited, but not guaranteed. Please inquire with questions by emailing or scheduling a meeting with Director:
app.simplymeet.me/anastasiacanfield/jobconsultation
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Responsibilities
Requirements
- Provide individual and group music therapy sessions to clients from diverse backgrounds, including those facing financial hardship or systemic marginalization.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand clients' unique needs, strengths, and cultural backgrounds.
- Develop culturally relevant and trauma-informed treatment plans that prioritize clients' autonomy, dignity, and self-determination.
- Collaborate with community organizations and advocacy groups to identify and address systemic barriers to mental health care, particularly those related to economic inequality.
- Participate in outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about the importance of mental health services and advocate for policies that promote economic justice and equitable access to care.
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of client sessions, progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and self-reflection to enhance cultural humility and effectiveness as a music therapist.
- Board certification (MT-BC) as a music therapist from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Music Therapy from accredited program (Master’s preferred).
- Position includes primarily working with children 3-11 years old at this time, specialty in pediatric music therapy emphasizing regulation, co-regulation, and the Neurodiversity Affirming Model/Approach is necessary.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice, economic equity, and dismantling systemic barriers to mental health care.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to cultural humility, social justice, and advocacy.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds, preferably in community-based or nonprofit settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and experience incorporating them into music therapy practice.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, community partners, and advocacy organizations.
We Can't Wait to Hear From You!
If you do not have a Google account or can't access the linked application for any reason, please contact anastasia.mtbc@gmail.com and we will get you the proper information.