Music Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
$40-$50/hr. | Full-Time | Corpus Christi, TX | School-Based | MT-BC Certification Required
About the Role
Provide music therapy services to students with disabilities in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver direct music therapy to support students' communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and motor goals. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate music therapy into each student's IEP and maximize outcomes.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
What You'll Do
- Conduct formalized and functional assessments to determine eligibility and baseline functioning
- Develop and implement individualized music therapy treatment plans aligned with IEP goals
- Provide direct music therapy services targeting communication, social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and/or motor skills
- Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to support skill generalization across settings
- Maintain accurate session notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
- Participate in ARD/IEP meetings and contribute clinical recommendations
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program, or equivalent coursework
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- One or more years of experience providing music therapy in a school or pediatric setting
- Familiarity with special education law, IEP processes, and ARD meetings
- Knowledge of evidence-based music therapy practices for diverse populations
- Experience working with students with autism, communication disorders, or other developmental disabilities
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Music Therapist will provide direct music therapy services to K-12 students with disabilities, conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals. This involves collaborating with educational teams to support students' communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and motor development.
Requirements
Candidates must possess Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) and a Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program, along with passing a DOJ/FBI background clearance. Preferred qualifications include experience in a school or pediatric setting and familiarity with IEP processes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist at Point Quest Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Point Quest Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 6 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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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