Music Therapist

Music Therapist – Therapy Matters

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite Role)

Compensation: $30–$35/hour based on experience and certification status

Schedule: Part-Time or PRN (Sessions available Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM)

✨ About Therapy Matters

For over 20 years, Therapy Matters has been dedicated to helping children with developmental delays, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), thrive at home and in their communities. Founded by Kylee, an Occupational Therapist with a heart for serving children in underserved communities, our Chandler, AZ clinic offers an integrated approach to therapy, combining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech, occupational, and physical therapies, alongside home-based services like respite, habilitation, and attendant care. After Kylee’s passing in 2012, her husband founded Kylee’s Angels to carry forward her mission of compassionate, client-centered care.

Today, we honor her legacy by creating a space where clinicians are supported, families feel heard, and children reach their full potential through tailored, evidence-based interventions. At Therapy Matters, we make a lasting impact—one child, one family, and one community at a time. Join our growing team and be part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, growth, and heart.

🫵 Growth Opportunity in Pediatric Music Therapy!

Are you passionate about using music to connect with children, especially those with special needs? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment? As a Music Therapist at Therapy Matters, you’ll bring the power of music to support developmental goals, foster emotional expression, and enhance the lives of children with autism and other developmental needs.

🔑 Key Responsibilities - What You’ll Do

📋 Therapy Implementation

• Design and deliver individualized music therapy sessions to promote communication, social skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation for pediatric clients, primarily ages 2-8, in our Chandler clinic – and an opportunity to work with older kids in homes
• Use evidence-based music therapy techniques, such as improvisation, songwriting, and rhythmic interventions, to support developmental and behavioral goals.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and emotionally safe therapy environment to foster client growth and participation.

🩺 Assessments & Documentation

• Conduct assessments to evaluate clients’ sensory, motor, communication, and emotional needs through music-based interventions.
• Develop and implement music therapy treatment plans in collaboration with BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, and PTs to align with individualized goals.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including session notes, progress reports, and treatment plans, per Arizona DDD guidelines and insurance requirements.

🤝 Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Work closely with families to provide education and strategies that support therapy goals in home and community settings.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team (ABA, OT, PT, Speech) to integrate music therapy into holistic treatment plans.
• Participate in community outreach to promote Therapy Matters’ services and educate families about the benefits of music therapy for neurodiverse children.

✅ Professional Standards & Growth

• Adhere to professional, ethical, and facility standards, including safety regulations and clinic policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of music therapy research, best practices, and interventions, particularly for autism and developmental disabilities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to team training initiatives.

🤹 Skills You Will Use

• Designing and implementing music therapy interventions tailored to pediatric clients with autism and developmental needs.
• Using musical skills (e.g., voice, guitar, piano, percussion) to engage clients and support therapeutic goals.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families to create client-centered care plans.
• Navigating Arizona DDD guidelines, insurance authorizations, and billing processes.
• Collecting and analyzing data to track client progress and adjust interventions.
• Adapting to both center-based and occasional in-home therapy settings.

💼 Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (for eligible PT employees): Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid sick time.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional advancement and mentorship.
• Professional Development: CEU reimbursement and ongoing training support.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team (ABA, OT, PT, Speech) in a collaborative, family-centered culture.
• Modern Clinic: Beautiful, fully equipped Chandler facility with company-provided tablets and streamlined technology.
• Meaningful Mission: Be part of Kylee’s legacy, making a difference in the lives of children and families.

📜 Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Music Therapist, including experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Experience in ABA therapy settings or familiarity with autism-specific interventions is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in playing musical instruments (e.g., guitar, piano, percussion) and using music therapeutically.
• Familiarity with Arizona DDD guidelines, insurance authorizations, and billing is a plus.
• Availability to work sessions in our Chandler clinic (Mon-Fri, 8 AM–7 PM) with flexibility for occasional in-home visits.
• Warm, engaging personality and commitment to client-centered, neurodiversity-affirming care.
• Maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Card/Background Check.

➡️ How to Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to careers@therapymatters.org with “Music Therapist Application” in the subject line. Join Therapy Matters and make a difference—one child, one song, one moment at a time!

Therapy Matters is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.