Temporary - Music Therapy Coordinator

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We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite Temporary Music Therapy Coordinator in the College of Visual & Performing Ats. This position will be tasked to expand accessible healthcare services to the regional community as an approved Indiana Medicated Waiver provider. This position will start in a temporary role. The hours per week will be 20 hours or less and pay is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. As the clinic achieves a full caseload, the position will become full-time, benefited and exempt.

Primary Responsibilities :

• The coordinator ensures seamless patient treatment, daily operations, and expanding community outreach to build a patient caseload while directly managing Indiana Medicaid Waiver reimbursement paperwork, client scheduling, intake, and regulatory billing compliance.
• In addition to clinic administration, the coordinator provides hands-on clinical supervision and mentorship for practicum students, clinical documentation, and professional development. Working in close collaboration with the Music Therapy Program Director, the Coordinator bridges academic.
• The coordinator bridges academic coursework with clinical practice, maintaining high standards of care and alignment with university and accreditation guidelines.
• Establish the clinic as a sustainable, community-facing healthcare provider and an on-site training facility for undergraduate and graduate music therapy students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential.
• Must be able to lift and carry 10 to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 40lbs. occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Music Therapy or a closely related field.
• Three or more years of professional music therapy experience.
• Experience supervising music therapy practicum students or interns.
• Previous experience in a university or educational environment.
• Experience managing or coordinating a music therapy clinic, private practice, or other clinical program.
• Experience developing policies and procedures for clinical services.
• Experience with electronic documentation or client record-management systems.
• Experience with community outreach and referral development.
• Knowledge of billing, budgeting, or other administrative aspects of clinical practice.

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
• A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.

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