Music Therapy (MT-BC)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

● Establish goals for therapy, collecting and analyzing data from the client’s responses to music, and customizing treatment plans for each client

● Integrate behavioral, developmental, and neurological approaches into treatments services

● Provide emotional support and coping mechanisms

● Maintain proper and thorough documentation of MT sessions within SimplePractice software

● Notify families of client’s progress throughout therapy period

● Faithfully represent and carry out the mission, goals, and spirit of service embodied in the 

KidLinks philosophy

● Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information

● Help set the tone and carry out the vision of the organization

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or related field

● Board Certification through The Certification Board for Music Therapists

● Experience working with children with special needs and familiarity with a variety of diagnoses

● Strong music skills with the ability to play and perform on many different types of instruments

● Deep understanding of human psychology and knowledge of the principles and methods of therapy and counseling

● Must possess empathy, compassion, imagination, and patience

● Strong project and time management skills

● Exceptional written and oral communication skills

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Committed to, and proficient in, serving children with special medical and emotional needs

Working Conditions:

● Position requires an individual to work independently of a structured office environment

● Position requires an individual to travel within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on a regular basis

● Position requires reliable personal transportation to music therapy clinics

● Position requires a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

● Position requires therapist to carry her/his own liability insurance