Music Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.7-$43.06/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

HealthPartners is looking to hire a Music Therapist to join our Regions Behavioral Health team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Performs music therapy services in a professional and compassionate manner utilizing music therapy techniques appropriate for the individual patient.

In addition to direct service delivery, the person in this position is also responsible for documentation of services provided, as well as communication with referral sources and other treating providers, as needed. Participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Provides education to patients and families, as needed, regarding treatment and follow-up; provides referrals for additional Integrative therapies when appropriate & necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Job Duties and Tasks

1. Patient Care

1. Reviews patient chart and assesses patient to determine & develop appropriate music therapy session for patient.

2. Engage patient using AIDET and follows safety, infection control and experience standards.

3. Prepares music sessions and provides music therapy sessions consistent with education provided in an accredited music therapy program.

4. Documents and charges music treatment in EPIC in a timely manner.

  • 5. Instrument cleaning and maintenance
  • 2. Program and Professional Development
  • 3. Commitment to Community and Organization

Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • Bachelors, Master’s Degree or equivalency in music therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association. In addition, has completed an internship.

Experience

  • Experience providing music therapy in a hospital and/or health care setting.

License / Registration / Certification

  • Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists or passing score on the Board Certification Examination awaiting certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • Post-Graduate degree

Experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in hospital setting

License / Registration / Certification

  • Neurologic Music Therapy Certification
  • Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the professional ethics and values of music therapy practice.
  • Demonstrated ability in vocal performance, piano and/or guitar
  • Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds & show sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients, families, co-workers and community contacts.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Performs professional music therapy services by assessing patient needs, developing tailored sessions, and documenting care in the EPIC system. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide education, referrals, and compassionate support to patients and their families.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in music therapy from an AMTA-accredited program and current board certification from the CBMT. Candidates must have completed an internship and possess demonstrated proficiency in vocal performance, piano, or guitar.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationInstrument maintenanceCross-cultural sensitivity

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$90kMental Health Therapy median $67k (middle half $55k–$89k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota130 active7,886 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 46% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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