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Point Quest Group
Corpus Christi, Texas

Music Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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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

Treatment PlanningIEP ImplementationOrganizational 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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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
25% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,424/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Point Quest Group

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation