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Caliber Therapies
Boise, Idaho

Music Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Job Description

Company Overview

At Caliber Therapies, we are redefining what it means to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Our team of dedicated recreational, music, and creative arts therapists is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals of all abilities—supporting their growth across physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual domains.

We believe that exceptional client care starts with strong practitioner support. That’s why we prioritize a collaborative work culture, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and access to professional development.

At Caliber Therapies, you won’t just be joining a team—you’ll be part of a mission-driven community that values innovation, autonomy, and lasting impact.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and client-centered Music Therapist who thrives in a flexible, community-based setting. The ideal candidate uses music as a dynamic tool to engage, support, and empower clients across a wide range of abilities. We're looking for someone who brings both clinical insight and creativity to their work—someone who can operate independently while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program
  • Board Certification (MT-BC) required
  • Strong musicianship and the ability to use a variety of instruments and vocal techniques in sessions
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate clients through evidence-based and individualized interventions
  • Experience working with neurodiverse populations, individuals with disabilities, or behavioral health needs preferred
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel for community-based sessions
  • If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in your community through recreation therapy, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Caliber Therapies!
  • Rate: $45/hr, mileage reimbursement, flexible schedule

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program and possess Board Certification (MT-BC). Strong musicianship and the ability to travel for community-based sessions are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Instrument proficiencyEvidence-based interventionsClient engagementNeurodiversity supportBehavioral health supportIndividualized careCommunity-based therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $57k–$87k)344 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerIdaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Idaho42 active7,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
23%
PSLF eligible
6%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,878 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Caliber Therapies

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development
Competitive compensation

Living in Boise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$1,900/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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