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Benchmark Human Services
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Music Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$46/hr

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Job 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, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 22 employers

12
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
1
$117k
5
$120k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Allina Health · Edina, Minnesota

$125k-$140k
#2

Behavioral Health Provider (ASW/LCSW or AMFT/LMFT) - Napa

OLE Health · Napa, California

$88k-$138k
#3

Psychotherapist, Behavioral Health

$94k-$132k
#4

Mental Health Therapist

$131k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Typical market rent
$1,271/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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