Job Opportunity

Full-Time Music Therapist

Are you a clinician who is passionate about seeing music spark a positive change in others? Are you a creative, out-of the-box thinker, who finds joy in sharing clinical ideas with others? Are you looking for a place to help you grow? If so,  Beyond Words is looking for you! 

Schedule, Hours and Location

We are currently hiring for a full-time, salary position, with start as early as May 15, 2024.  This position will include direct service Monday-Friday.  Hours are set at the beginning of each semester (January, June & September) and will vary each day, meaning some days will be 9a-5pm or 10a-6p, etc.  The work week is comprised of direct client contact, office hours for planning and documentation, supervision meetings, and traveling in between clients. 

Responsibilities, Populations & Types of Sessions

As a member of our team, you will be expected to provide individual and group music therapy sessions to children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, neurological needs, behavioral needs, etc. You will be expected to write treatment plans, keep accurate data, write clinical reports, and ensure that client schedules are maintained. You will participate in treatment team meetings, assist with team functions including marketing events, and complete general administrative tasks such as keeping your time sheet and recording student attendance. 

The biggest populations served at Beyond Words include children diagnosed with Autism and Down Syndrome - specifically with communication and/or behavioral needs - however, we also service young children in preschools/day schools and adults with developmental disabilities within a group home or day program setting. Our services are balanced between group (schools & day programs) and individual settings (in studio & at students home).

Compensation and Benefits

Based on experience, this position is for salary employment ranging from $45-50K.  We are proud to offer our employees a benefits package valued over $17K.

At Hire

After 90 days of Employment


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Application Requirements

Please submit the following as a PDF via email to erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org.


All applicants will receive a confirmation email that their materials have been received. If you have not received a response within 48hrs, please contact Erin Jester.  If you have any questions about this internship or application requirements, please contact Erin Jester at (440) 230-6100 x700 or erin.jester@beyondwordscenter.org.  Please visit our programs and informational website pages to familiarize yourself with our services, therapeutic team, mission and vision.