A Place To Be (APTB), a nationally recognized, award-winning, 501c3 nonprofit organization, is looking for a highly qualified, passionate Full Time, Board Certified Music Therapist to join our dynamic team. An A Place To Be staff member is an active believer in our mission of creating community, belonging, and hope through music therapy, performance, and the expressive arts. Top candidates demonstrate flexibility, creativity, dependability, strong collaboration skills, and a practice of trauma informed/culturally informed care. APTB works with diverse populations, Dx, and ages. The MT-BC will primarily be responsible for providing individual and group music therapy sessions, ensuring that every participant receives exceptional care in alignment with the mission and vision of A Place To Be.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

• Serve as a music therapist for individual client sessions, contracts, and/or groups.
• Complete all notes and required reports.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and a commitment to top quality in all work produced.
• Collaborate on intra/interdisciplinary teams in service of clients, families, and the mission.

Additional Qualities or Duties

• Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and community-based approaches and an acceptance of different religious and cultural beliefs and values.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, openness to feedback, ethical judgment, resourcefulness, kindness, and presence.
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and organization events as requested.
• Create a positive atmosphere and collaborate successfully with others.
• Support staff in a climate of care and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MT-BC Board Certification in good standing, (bilingual/Spanish strongly considered). MT must also get Licensed in VA but do not need to have that already to apply.
• This position is open to experienced clinicians as well as entry level, including those eligible to sit for their CBMT exam.
• Must have reliable personal transportation.
• Must pass a criminal background check, be able to lift 40lbs (basic equipment), and have mobility to serve clients in multiple ways (crouching, floor-time, etc.)

Benefits Package, Salary, and Schedule

• Benefits include:
  • Access to employee health insurance (with options for vision & dental)
  • Matching 401(k) plans
  • Life insurance program
  • Generous paid time off + sick leave + most Federal Holidays (collectively totaling over 5 weeks/year)
  • Professional development opportunities + AMTA membership dues paid
  • Clients, scheduling, billing, equipment, technology, space, supervision all provided
• This salaried, exempt, position starts at $47,500 (non-MT-BC candidates who are sitting for the boards); $55k (undergraduate degree + MT-BC); $60k (master’s degree + MT-BC). Possible relocation stipend available.
• Work occurs primarily in Leesburg, VA with some limited placements at contracts close by.
  • Caseloads do not exceed 25 sessions/groups/contracts (total) hours per week
  • Ongoing individual supervision with clinical manager
  • Weekly team meeting with all therapists and clinical manager
  • Ongoing full staff meetings for collaboration, education, and connection
  • Remaining hours for planning, note taking, special events, collaboration, supervising interns (if qualified)
  • Multiple Career growth opportunities

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to kim@aplacetobeva.org.

• Include 3 professional references (name, position/title, relationship to applicant, email, and phone number)
• Submit 2 videos along with your application as follows: (uploading to YouTube with a private link often works best)
• A piano & vocal piece 
• A guitar & vocal piece 
  • For both pieces, be sure we can see your hands. Prior to playing, share how you would use this song in a clinical setting. Name the type of setting you could see using it in, with what population, and anything else you’d like to share about it.

APTB is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at APTB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by the law. APTB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.