Board Certified Music Therapist

PlainSong Music Services is one of Indiana's largest private music therapy practices, serving individuals, families, schools, and organizations throughout Central Indiana. Since opening in 2016, we've grown into a team of clinicians who care deeply about their work, their communities, and the future of music therapy.

We're proud of what we've built, and we're intentional about who gets to be part of it.

Healthcare has become increasingly focused on numbers, documentation, funding requirements, and productivity. Those things are real, and running a responsible practice means taking them seriously. But somewhere in all of that, it's easy to lose sight of why people enter helping professions in the first place.

At PlainSong, we work hard to keep the people at the center of the work. We want our clients and families to feel known, respected, and connected to their community, and we want our therapists to have meaningful relationships with the people they serve. We also believe that music therapy deserves the same professional respect as other healthcare disciplines, which means advocating for the field while holding ourselves to the clinical standards that earn that respect.

There's a lot of personality here, plenty of laughter, and a willingness to try things that other practices might not. But underneath all of that is a team that takes its responsibilities very seriously.

The Position

We're hiring a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) who wants to do meaningful clinical work while contributing to a practice that's actively involved in its community and the development of the profession.

Our therapists work across a variety of populations and settings, which creates opportunities to develop new skills, discover clinical interests, and build relationships that extend beyond individual sessions.

Depending on the caseload, responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual and group music therapy for children and adults with a variety of clinical needs.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, social connection, independence, and functional skill development.
• Delivering services in our Anderson clinic and community-based settings.
• Collaborating with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and monitoring clinical progress.
• Participating in professional development, clinical collaboration, and organizational initiatives.
• Contributing ideas for new programs, community partnerships, therapeutic camps, and other services as opportunities develop.

We encourage therapists to explore their interests and bring new ideas to the table. That doesn't mean every idea will become a program, but thoughtful initiative and creative problem-solving are genuinely valued here.

Our Culture and Expectations

PlainSong is a fun place to work, but it isn't a casual place to practice.

We have high expectations for our clinicians because our clients, their families, and the organizations that trust us deserve excellent care. Being a talented musician or having a passion for helping people is a good starting point, but it isn't enough on its own.

Our therapists are expected to bring sound clinical reasoning to their sessions, use evidence-informed approaches, follow through on commitments, communicate professionally, and consistently meet the responsibilities of their positions. That includes documentation, productivity expectations, preparation, and the less exciting parts of healthcare that still have to be done well.

We also expect our team members to take ownership of their work. When something isn't going well, we want people who communicate, ask for help, consider feedback, and actively participate in finding solutions. Mistakes happen, and nobody here is expected to have all the answers, but accountability and a willingness to improve are nonnegotiable.

Just as importantly, we expect our therapists to care about the people around them. PlainSong operates as a team, and that means being willing to collaborate, share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to the overall success of the practice. Individual success matters, but so does what we accomplish together.

In return, we believe those expectations should come with real support. We invest in professional development, make room for different working styles, encourage clinical discussion, and want our therapists to have a voice in the future of the organization.

We also know how to have fun. Our staff retreats can get a little ridiculous, humor is part of our everyday culture, and we genuinely enjoy spending time together. We take the work seriously without expecting everyone to take themselves seriously all the time.

Who We're Looking For

We're selective in our hiring because the quality of our team is one of the most important things about PlainSong. The right person doesn't have to be the most experienced therapist in the room, but they do need to be someone who takes pride in doing excellent work and is motivated to keep getting better.

We're especially interested in applicants who:

• Care about building genuine relationships with clients and becoming part of the communities they serve.
• Have strong musicianship and want to continually strengthen their clinical skills.
• Understand that creativity and compassion go hand in hand with preparation, documentation, and professional accountability.
• Take initiative, follow through on responsibilities, and can work independently without losing sight of the larger team.
• Are comfortable receiving feedback, reflecting on their work, and adjusting when something needs to change.
• Enjoy collaborating with people who bring different backgrounds, strengths, perspectives, and personalities to the table.
• Want to advocate for music therapy and contribute to its growth as a respected healthcare profession.
• Have a sense of humor, bring their authentic selves to work, and enjoy being part of a team that genuinely likes what it does.

New professionals are absolutely welcome. We know that experience and excellence aren't the same thing, and we're happy to invest in someone who demonstrates strong potential, professional maturity, and a commitment to learning.

What We Offer

• $52,000 annual salary
• Professional development assistance and funding
• Relocation assistance, if needed
• Retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to work with diverse populations and participate in program development
• Professional development retreats and optional team events
• A collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and clinical growth
• The chance to contribute to a practice that is actively involved in community partnerships and music therapy advocacy

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) or eligibility to obtain certification
• Strong musicianship and foundational clinical skills
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse populations across the lifespan
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-informed music therapy practice

Work Location: Indianapolis area. Opportunities in field and/or in our clinic in Anderson, IN.

Interested in Joining PlainSong?

We're not looking to fill a position with just anyone, and we know that our approach won't appeal to every therapist. That's okay. We want people who are excited about the responsibility that comes with doing this work well and who want to be part of a team that's building something worth being proud of.

If you're looking for a practice where you can develop as a clinician, build meaningful relationships, contribute to your community, and help move music therapy forward, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, submit your resume and tell us a little about what interests you about working at PlainSong.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person