Music Therapist FT

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist FT at Big Bend Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Big Bend Hospice is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Tallahassee, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Board-Certified Music Therapist, Musical Skills, Clinical Understanding, Interdisciplinary Team Coordination, Music Therapy Interventions, Patient Assessment, Goal-Directed Care Planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Music Therapist will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and document music therapy interventions for diverse hospice patients and their families across various settings. Responsibilities include attending meetings, developing care plans, maintaining professional stand...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Robust Employee Benefits, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.