Music Therapist
Listed compensation
$45/hr
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
Company Overview
At Caliber Therapies, we are redefining what it means to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
Our team of dedicated recreational, music, and creative arts therapists is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals of all abilities—supporting their growth across physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual domains.
We believe that exceptional client care starts with strong practitioner support. That’s why we prioritize a collaborative work culture, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and access to professional development.
At Caliber Therapies, you won’t just be joining a team—you’ll be part of a mission-driven community that values innovation, autonomy, and lasting impact.
Summary
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and client-centered Music Therapist who thrives in a flexible, community-based setting. The ideal candidate uses music as a dynamic tool to engage, support, and empower clients across a wide range of abilities. We're looking for someone who brings both clinical insight and creativity to their work—someone who can operate independently while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate appropriate MT sessions
- Complete session notes within company expectations
- Submit invoicing by company deadlines
- Strong communication skills with team and supervisors
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program
- Board Certification (MT-BC) required
- Strong musicianship and the ability to use a variety of instruments and vocal techniques in sessions
- Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate clients through evidence-based and individualized interventions
- Experience working with neurodiverse populations, individuals with disabilities, or behavioral health needs preferred
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel for community-based sessions
- Rate: $45/hr, mileage reimbursement, flexible schedule
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program and possess Board Certification (MT-BC). Additionally, applicants need reliable transportation and the ability to perform community-based sessions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 49 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 10% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k | Mental Health Therapy median $50k (middle half $44k–$60k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 461 active | 7,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 41% remote · 10% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment712 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,473 in the last 30 days | 1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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