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Caliber Therapies
Deatsville, Alabama

Music Therapist

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Job Description

Company Overview

At Caliber Therapies, we are redefining what it means to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Our team of dedicated recreational, music, and creative arts therapists is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals of all abilities—supporting their growth across physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual domains.

We believe that exceptional client care starts with strong practitioner support. That’s why we prioritize a collaborative work culture, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and access to professional development.

At Caliber Therapies, you won’t just be joining a team—you’ll be part of a mission-driven community that values innovation, autonomy, and lasting impact.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and client-centered Music Therapist who thrives in a flexible, community-based setting. The ideal candidate uses music as a dynamic tool to engage, support, and empower clients across a wide range of abilities. We're looking for someone who brings both clinical insight and creativity to their work—someone who can operate independently while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and facilitate appropriate MT sessions
  • Complete session notes within company expectations
  • Submit invoicing by company deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with team and supervisors
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program
  • Board Certification (MT-BC) required
  • Strong musicianship and the ability to use a variety of instruments and vocal techniques in sessions
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate clients through evidence-based and individualized interventions
  • Experience working with neurodiverse populations, individuals with disabilities, or behavioral health needs preferred
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel for community-based sessions
  • Rate: $45/hr, mileage reimbursement, flexible schedule

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program and possess Board Certification (MT-BC). Additionally, the role requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel for community-based sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client-centered careInstrument proficiencyEvidence-based interventionsSession planningDocumentationNeurodiversity support

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 18% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 22 employers

CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
47%
Loan repayment
10%
Sign-on bonus
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Deatsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Median resident rent
$1,394/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Montgomery, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Caliber Therapies

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Mileage Reimbursement
Competitive Compensation
Professional Development
Collaborative Work Culture