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Benchmark Human Services
Richmond, Indiana

Music Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$46/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Description

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

  • New Increased Rates!
  • Full-Time benefits: $44-46/hr
  • Part-Time no benefits: $52-54/hr

Description: Provide therapeutic intervention to individuals served in a facility, community or home-based setting.

Benefits

  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off + Sick Time Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Voluntary Benefits

and many more!

Responsibilities

  • Provide education to caregivers and individuals team
  • Develop and implement music therapy strategies based on person centered target objectives and goals
  • Maintain billable criteria.
  • Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of clients we serve.
  • Must report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
  • Implement age appropriate engaging activities
  • Completes documentation as required by state and federal regulations
  • Collect data to document progress of prioritized objectives for each individual served
  • Participate in Individual Support Plan or Person Centered Plan for client served
  • Attend departmental meetings

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music/Music Therapy
  • Maintain MT-BC Certification
  • Valid driver’s license

Benchmark Human Services is an EEO/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Person-centered planningData collectionCaregiver education

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
29%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$180k
Typical market rent
$896/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Benchmark Human Services

Individual and Family Services
Fort Wayne, IN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full-Time: $44-46/hr with benefits
Part-Time: $52-54/hr without benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance
Life Insurance
401k plan with company match
Profit Sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off + Sick Time Pay