Music Therapist
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.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k | Mental Health Therapy median $45k (middle half $45k–$71k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 451 active | 7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas 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 |
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.
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