Music Therapist -Early Intervention

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56K–$68K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Provide screening, evaluation, and direct developmental support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Coordinate Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and collaborate with families and multi-disciplinary teams in community settings.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and Board Certification in Music Therapy. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and the ability to become DPH Early Intervention certified are necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Developmental AssessmentIFSP DevelopmentSpanish Bilingualism

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 7,956 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 52% 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).

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Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 14.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 71% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
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About North Suffolk Community Services

Mental Health Care
Chelsea, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off - 2 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 11 holidays
Health & Dental Insurance
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