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Music Therapist – $65k/year
Phoenix, AZ

Music Therapist to provide individualized, evidence-based music therapy services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is Full-Time from 8am to 4pm M-F

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify each individual’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Develop and implement individualized music therapy interventions that align with approved service plans and habilitation goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities, including singing, playing instruments, movement, songwriting, and musical improvisation.
• Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, self-expression, and independent living skills through structured therapy sessions.
• Evaluate individual progress, document outcomes, and modify interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely session notes, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, caregivers, support coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to promote consistent progress.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment while respecting individual rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Comply with applicable Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) requirements, agency policies, professional standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or an equivalent qualifying educational pathway, including completion of required clinical training and internship requirements.
• Active professional licensure, if required by applicable state law.
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to assess individual needs, design appropriate therapeutic interventions, and evaluate progress toward established goals.
• Proficiency in voice and musical instruments relevant to therapeutic practice.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• A patient, compassionate, creative, and person-centered approach to service delivery.
  Ability to meet all applicable DDD and agency screening, credentialing, and training requirements and maintain required professional credentials throughout employment.

For more information, contact Shawn at 602 788-5890 ext 123 or email at shawn@apnusa.com