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Caliber Therapies
San Antonio, Texas

Music Therapist

Counselor / TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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

Instrument proficiencyClient engagementEvidence-based interventionsSession planningDocumentation

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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94kMental Health Therapy median $50k (middle half $44k–$60k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas461 active7,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 41% remote · 10% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment712 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,673 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
7
<$50k
10
$50k-60k
3
$60k-70k
0
$70k-80k
3
$80k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
35%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Northeast Family Services · New Rochelle, New York

$70-$100/hr
#2

Outpatient Therapist TF-CBT

Northeast Family Services · Bronx, New York

$70-$100/hr
#3

Outpatient Therapist - EMDR

$70-$100/hr
#4

Part Time Remote Group Therapist - Texas Licensed

$62-$96/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,878 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Caliber Therapies

Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio , Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.