Music Therapist (Part-Time)
Listed compensation
Starting at $40/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Candor Consulting & Diagnostics as a Music Therapist – Part-Time, $40/hr in Dallas, TX, United States. Why Choose Candor? At Candor, we’re not just a company—we’re a mission-driven community of educators passionate about making a real difference.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40/hr.
- Signing bonus: $1,000.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Matching
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Dallas, TX, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Music Therapist will conduct evaluations and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions aligned with students' Individualized Education Plans. They will also monitor student progress, maintain detailed records, and collaborate with ARD committees and parents to support special education programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music Therapy and possess active Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credentials. A current CPR certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 30% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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 ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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