What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Therapist position at Optimal HR Solutions?
We are seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to provide evidence-based individual and group services for Veterans, including homebound participants. This role blends clinical music interventions, relationship-building, program development, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
What You’ll Do
· Design and lead music therapy through instrument playing, songwriting, singing, listening, lyric discussion, guided imagery, and other appropriate methods.
· Assess Veteran needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and document participation, response, and progress.
· Support Veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, depression, addiction, and related conditions.
· Create accessible services for homebound Veterans and coordinate with caregivers and authorized providers.
· Develop music lessons, therapeutic groups, concerts, educational programs, and community outreach activities.
· Maintain confidentiality, safe practices, program equipment, required records, and grant or outcome reporting.
Who We’re Looking For
You are a skilled musician and thoughtful clinician who can meet Veterans where they are, adapt your approach, and create experiences that feel safe, purposeful, and engaging.
✓ Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Music Therapy or a closely related field
✓ At least one year of experience working as a Music Therapist
✓ Experience working with Veterans and Veteran services
✓ Strong musicianship, especially with guitar, piano, voice, and rhythm or percussion instruments
✓ Strong communication, documentation, and volunteer-supervision skills
Preferred, but not required: military service or a close Veteran connection; mental health services experience; bilingual ability; and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Sheets, and Facebook.
Why This Role Matters
Music can help Veterans communicate, reconnect, manage symptoms, build skills, and experience community. This position turns those possibilities into structured, supportive care.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your interest in supporting Veterans and their families.
Pay: $20,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person