Music Therapist

Counselor / TherapistContract

Listed compensation

Starting at $45 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Music Therapist | 1099 Contract Position
  • Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas
  • Starting at $45.00 per hour
  • Use Music to Support Communication, Connection, and Learning.

Music can create meaningful opportunities for students to connect, participate, and practice new skills. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, you’ll use your clinical expertise to provide music therapy services that support students’ educational needs and individual goals.

We’re seeking a Music Therapist for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity serving students in school settings. Bring your creativity, clinical judgment, and collaborative approach to a team that values your expertise and commitment to student success.

Why Partner With Candor?

Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $45.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked.

Meaningful school-based work: Provide individualized services that support students’ engagement, participation, and educational progress.

Collaborative partnerships: Work with families, educators, and related service providers to connect therapy goals with students’ daily learning experiences.

A supportive professional community: Partner with a team that values your perspective and the specialized skills you bring.

Contract details: This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll provide individualized music therapy services that help students work toward meaningful educational goals. You will:

Understand each student’s needs. Conduct music therapy assessments to identify strengths, needs, and how music therapy may support educational progress.

Make findings meaningful. Share assessment results and recommendations with parents, educators, and district personnel through clear, compassionate communication.

Develop purposeful interventions. Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to create individualized music therapy interventions that support goals such as communication, engagement, social interaction, and self-regulation.

Provide direct services. Deliver individual or group music therapy as outlined in students’ IEPs, adapting interventions to their needs, preferences, and responses.

Use data to guide services. Collect and analyze progress data, maintain accurate documentation, and use findings to inform therapy planning and IEP reviews.

Advocate and collaborate. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent conferences, and team discussions to coordinate support and help students apply skills across educational settings.

What You’ll Bring

A bachelor’s degree or higher, with completion of an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)-approved music therapy degree or equivalency program.

A current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential through the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Knowledge of music therapy assessment, individualized intervention planning, IEP implementation, and progress monitoring.

  • Strong musical, clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • A thoughtful, adaptable approach that respects each student’s strengths, preferences, and support needs.
  • Experience providing music therapy to children or students with disabilities is preferred.

Ready to Work With Candor?

Bring your creativity and clinical expertise to an opportunity where your work supports student engagement and growth. We’d love to hear about your experience and availability.

  • Apply today to connect with Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.
  • Call: (254) 613-2458
  • Email: joinus@candordiag.com
  • Visit: candordiag.com

Key Responsibilities

The Music Therapist will conduct assessments and develop individualized interventions to support students' educational goals, communication, and social interaction. They will also collaborate with IEP teams, parents, and educators to monitor progress and coordinate support across educational settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an AMTA-approved program and possess a current Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC) credential. Strong clinical, musical, and organizational skills are required, with preference given to those with experience working with children or students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCollaborationData collectionStudent advocacySocial interaction supportSelf-regulation support

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94kMental Health Therapy median $45k (middle half $45k–$71k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas451 active7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment709 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 25 employers
12
<$70k
11
$70k-85k
6
$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
24%
PSLF eligible
8%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises · Davie, Florida

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

$84k-$113k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mesquite

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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