Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB), an arts education nonprofit founded in 1910 with a mission to transform lives by providing equitable access to music education and arts experiences, is seeking a motivated, creative, passionate, and community-oriented Music Therapist to join our music therapy team! The Music Therapist will lead weekly group music therapy sessions for populations such as adults with developmental disabilities and work cross-departmentally providing adaptive music lessons and/or music education classes at community partner sites and at the Community Music School.
CMCB offers the unique opportunity to work with nearly all age groups in clinical, community, and school settings. This position is a great fit for clinicians who are committed to providing community music therapy services or clinicians who are looking to explore working with new populations. Like all roles at CMCB, there is significant investment in professional development training, mentorship from senior staff, including supervision by a Board-Certified Music Therapist, and opportunity for future promotion within the organization.
Status: Part-time hourly, exempt
Start Date: ASAP / September 2024
Schedule: 8-12 hours per week in-person, Monday – Friday between 8:30-6:30 (varies by site and client requests) with room for growth
Reports to: Community Engagement and Clinical Manager (CECM)
Music Therapy
Design and provide culturally inclusive and accessible music therapy sessions that address client needs
Collaborate with music therapy team to set customized treatment goals for clients
Document reports related to individual clients or client groups
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with community site staff
Communicate with caregivers as necessary regarding client progress
Work with clients and staff to develop mid and end-of-year culminating events when applicable
Participate in curriculum development and program planning
Administrative
Attend events and meetings with administrators at other school and community sites as needed
Attend required meetings and professional development opportunities
Participate in bi-weekly supervision, mid-year, and annual performance reviews
Qualifications
Essential
Must have MT-BC or the eligibility to sit for certification exam within the next 3 months
Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S as CMCB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
Minimum of three (3) months working with adults with disabilities and/or school-age populations, six (6) months preferred
Must be adept at and comfortable with working in a culturally diverse environment
Access to reliable transportation to and from sites
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as professional values and knowledgeable to their application in music therapy
Proficiency in clinical musicianship, clinical improvisation, voice, and accompanying instrument.
Ability to adapt work and to effectively plan, facilitate, and document sessions
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and growth mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Google Suite
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience in the arts, education, and public school settings
Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) is highly desirable
Further opportunities available for candidates with demonstrated supervisory experience
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the person in this position must be able to to remain in a stationary position 50-75% of the time. They need to occasionally move around the space to access teaching supplies and instruments and must be able to use a variety of instruments. They must also converse with clients in a normal classroom setting and discern and recognize changes in tone, pitch, rhythm, and volume. They may occasionally move or transport supplies and instruments up to 10 pounds.
Application Instructions
Please apply at https://cmcb.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Please be prepared to submit the below materials (addressed to Rachel Chao, Community Engagement and Clinical Manager) as part of your application:
A cover letter which addresses your capabilities, experiences, and interests
A current resume or CV
Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning July 25 as they are received, and this position will remain open for applications until filled. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.
Community Music Center of Boston is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community of staff and students and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of other historically disenfranchised and marginalized populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://cmcb.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1258502-315866.html