Music Therapist FT
Listed compensation
$48k-$48k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: All Counties Leon Jefferson Madison Taylor Gadsden Lib - Tallahassee, FL
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: 4 Year Degree
- Salary Range: $48000.00 - $48001.00Salary/year
- Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Clinical
Music Therapist (MT-BC) Make a Meaningful Difference Through Music As a Board-Certified Music Therapist, you'll use the healing power of music to bring comfort, connection, and support to hospice patients and their families across our service area. Working alongside an interdisciplinary care team, you'll create meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life and emotional well-being during life's most important moments.
What You'll Do
Provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and families Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members to develop patient-centered care plans Complete assessments, documentation, and care plan updates in a timely manner Provide care in patients' homes, inpatient settings, and other care environments Support patients and families through illness, grief, bereavement, and remembrance programs Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities Assist with student, practicum, or intern supervision as appropriate Help grow and strengthen the music therapy program through collaboration, education, and community engagement What You'll Bring Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) or eligibility to maintain certification Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team Compassion, creativity, and a patient-centered approach to care Strong organizational and documentation skills Comfort with electronic medical records and workplace technology Why Join Big Bend Hospice? Make a lasting impact on patients and families Use your passion and creativity every day Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuing education Help bring comfort, dignity, and meaningful moments through the power of music If you're passionate about using music to heal, connect, and inspire, we'd love to hear from you!
Qualifications
Schedule Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM What You'll Bring Proficiency in guitar, keyboard, and vocal performance to support a variety of therapeutic interventions Ability to use music to promote comfort, relaxation, emotional expression, spiritual well-being, and meaningful connection Knowledge of grief, loss, end-of-life care, and the developmental needs of children, adults, and older adults Broad musical repertoire and the ability to adapt music to meet individual patient preferences and needs Ability to travel throughout the service area and provide care in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities Experience working with hospice, palliative care, geriatric, or seriously ill populations is preferred Education & Credentials Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or related degree with Music Therapy equivalency Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credential required Valid Florida Driver's License and current automobile insurance Physical
Ability to provide music therapy services while sitting, standing, singing, and playing instruments Ability to lift and transport musical equipment up to 15 pounds Ability to access and navigate various patient care settings, including homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities Why Join Big Bend Hospice? Use your musical talents to bring comfort, connection, and joy to patients and families Collaborate with a compassionate, interdisciplinary team Create meaningful moments through the healing power of music Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends If you're passionate about making a difference through music, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized music therapy services to hospice patients and their families across various care settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and Board Certification (MT-BC). Candidates must possess proficiency in guitar, keyboard, and vocal performance, along with a valid Florida driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist FT at Big Bend Hospice a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $48k–$48k | Mental Health Therapy median $54k (middle half $53k–$70k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 321 active | 7,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment570 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$48k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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