Music Therapist
Listed compensation
$37–$110/session
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Music Therapist for per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Western New York.
Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.
Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana.
We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.
We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
- Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
- Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
- Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
- Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Music Therapy
- Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
- Valid Driver’s License
- Early Childhood Experience
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits for This Position
- Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
- Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
- Flexible scheduling
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
- Job Type: Per Diem
- Pay Rate: EI
- EI 30 minutes: $43
- EI Family Training/Family Support 30 minutes: $42
- EI 60 minutes: $58
- EI Family Training/Family Support 60 minutes: $57
- Evaluation: $110
- Pay Rate: CPSE
- CPSE SEIS 60 minutes: $44
- CPSE 30 minutes: $37
- CPSE 60 minutes: $72
- Evaluation: $110
Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Welcome to Wholehearted Health!
Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, monitor, and track child progress while adjusting treatment plans to meet realistic goals. Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with state laws and special education regulations.
Requirements
Requires current New York State licensure or certification in Music Therapy and experience in early childhood settings. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and proficiency in computer systems and documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $61k (middle half $51k–$86k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New York | 329 active | 7,958 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment837 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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