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Music Therapist

MacPhail Center for Music
MacPhail Center for Music Salary
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
TITLE:                    Music Therapist (Board Certified)
REPORTS TO:          Music Therapy Manager
DEPARTMENT:        Music Therapy
STATUS:                 Exempt, Full Time           
LOCATION:             Minneapolis, On-Site; Travel 75% Within Twin Cities Metro
COMPENSATION:     New Grads starting at $50,000/annual; Benefit Eligible
                                     Experienced (3 years) starting at $62,500/annual; Benefit Eligible


 
JOB SUMMARY
The Music Therapist provides high quality music therapy services to a wide range of clients in group and 1:1 settings.  The Music Therapist also provides services in long-term care settings throughout the Twin Cities Metro area for MacPhail Center for Music’s ‘Music for Life’ program. In addition to providing direct services to clients, the Music Therapist also provides client assessments, session documentation, and other required administrative tasks. The Music Therapist works collaboratively with clients, care givers, and other providers to achieve individualized goals.

RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Therapeutic Services
  • Provide high quality therapeutic services, music therapy interventions, assessments, treatment planning, and documentation and in both individual and group settings for clients
  • Adapt music therapy resources, materials and music therapy interventions to the specific needs of the client or group participants, as needed
  • Foster an inclusive, client-centered learning environment through the establishment of good rapport with clients, families, and partnerships
  • Communicate and encourage open discussion with clients, families, and partnerships regarding client’s progress, future development planning, scheduling, and all other related administrative policies
Administrative
  • Complete all regulatory and required documentation of services provided
Community & Culture Building
  • Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of the department to the broader community
  • Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • Board Certification in Music Therapy, required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, required
  • Master’s Degree in Music Therapy, preferred
  • Neurologic Music Therapy Certification, preferred
Experience
  • Experience working with diverse populations, required
  • Ability to teach beginner level piano, guitar, and voice, required
  • 2-4 years of clinical experience in Music Therapy, preferred
  • Experience providing services in group settings, preferred
  • Experience developing curriculum, preferred
Skills & Abilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work in self-directed work environments
  • Demonstrated cultural competency skills
  • Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching

Salary : $50,000 - $62,500

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