Music Therapist -Early Intervention
Listed compensation
$56K - $68K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
North Suffolk is looking for Music Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.
As a Music Therapist - Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.
Bachelor’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $56,340.
Master’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500. Additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.
What You’ll Do
- Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
- Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
- Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
- Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
- Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
- Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
- Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
- Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.
What You’ll Need
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy required.
- Master’s degree in Music Therapy preferred.
Licensure
- Board Certification in Music Therapy required.
Experience
- Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
Skills
- Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
- Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
Key Responsibilities
The Music Therapist will provide developmental screening, assessment, and direct support to infants and toddlers within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for managing cases, developing Individualized Family Service Plans, and coordinating care with medical and community providers.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and Board Certification in Music Therapy are required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must also possess a driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for community-based service delivery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist -Early Intervention at NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,454 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,454 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $56k–$68k | Mental Health Therapy median $69k (middle half $58k–$92k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 273 active | 7,492 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% remote · 40% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Massachusetts counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment514 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,629 in the last 30 days | 1,387 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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