Full-Time, Board-Certified Music Therapist

Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center is seeking a creative, collaborative music therapist who is passionate about using music to make a meaningful difference. We welcome clinicians who enjoy sharing ideas, growing professionally, and delivering thoughtful, individualized care.

Position Overview

This full-time salaried role provides direct services Monday through Friday. Daily hours vary (for example, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or 10 a.m.–6 p.m.) and are established at the start of each semester in January, June, and September. The workweek includes client sessions, planning and documentation time, supervision, and travel between sites. Services take place during the day in Cleveland, Garfield Heights, and Painesville, and after school at our North Royalton and Warrensville Heights studios. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel are required.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group music therapy to children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, neurological needs, and behavioral needs.
• Develop treatment plans, collect accurate clinical data, prepare reports, and maintain client schedules.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, supervision, team functions, and marketing events.
• Complete routine administrative duties, including timesheets and student attendance records.

Qualifications & Professional Expectations

• Preferred: at least two years of experience serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. New professionals will be considered, provided MT-BC certification and Ohio LPMT licensure are completed no later than January 1, 2027.

• Strong clinical musicianship, written documentation, spoken communication, organization, and independent practice skills.
• Ability to collaborate, give and receive feedback, transition between individual and group models, and pursue continued clinical growth.
• Flexibility with client needs and private-practice scheduling; dependable attendance and transportation.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $43,000–$50,000, based on experience. Benefits package as valued at more than $27,000.

• Available at Hire

Professional liability insurance, Direct deposit, Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rate, Group and individual supervision, Work iPad Pro and Instrument lending library, Annual, CBMT maintenance fees, LPMT & CBMT license maintenance fees

• After 30 Days of Employment

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• After 90 Days of Employment

Company-contributed SIMPLE IRA, Continuing education stipend, Paid sick time, Paid vacation, 11 scheduled paid holidays per year

How to Apple

Email the following documents as PDFs to erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org:

1. Cover letter explaining your fit with Beyond Words, available start date, and populations you’re comfortable serving.

2. Current resume describing the client populations served at previous clinical sites.

Questions: Erin Jester, Executive Director | (440) 230-6100 ext. 700 | erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org

Position details: https://www.beyondwordscenter.org/join-our-team/full-time-music-therapist