A Place To Be (APTB), a nationally recognized, award-winning, nonprofit is looking for a highly qualified, passionate Full Time, Board Certified Music Therapist or Registered Drama Therapist to join our team. All APTB staff members are active collaborators in our mission to create community, belonging, and hope through music therapy, performance, and the expressive arts. Top candidates demonstrate flexibility, dependability, creativity, strong collaboration skills, and practice trauma/culturally informed care. APTB works with diverse populations, Dx, and ages. This position is primarily responsible for providing individual and group 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/drama therapist for individual client sessions, contracts, and/or groups
• Complete all session notes and required reports
• Demonstrate critical thinking and a commitment to top quality in all work produced
• Collaborate with 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 strong presence
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of HIPAA compliance
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and organization events as requested
• Support a positive atmosphere of care and respect for all who interact with APTB
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• MT-BC or RDT in good standing, (bilingual/Spanish strongly considered). MT-BC’s must get Licensed in VA but can acquire that after hire
• Three years+ experience in practice or related work experience preferred
• 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

• The benefits package includes access to health insurance (with options for vision & dental), matching 401(k) plans, life insurance program, generous paid time off + sick leave + Federal Holidays (totaling approximately 5 weeks/year), and professional development opportunities. Possible relocation stipend available.
• This is a salaried, exempt, position (salary ranges based on experience):
  • $53k – $63k (undergraduate degree & MT-BC)
  • $62k – $70k (master’s degree & MT-BC/RDT)

• Work occurs primarily in Leesburg, VA (just 1 hour outside of Washington DC, 1.5 hours outside of Baltimore), with possible limited placements at contracts close by
  • Schedule Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday
  • Caseloads do not exceed 25 hours per week
  • 1 weekly individual supervision with clinical manager
  • 1 weekly team meeting with all therapists and program team
  • Remaining hours for planning, note taking, commute, special events, collaboration, supervising interns (if qualified) – all compensated via salaried role
  • Clients, scheduling, billing, equipment, technology, space, supervision provided
  • Professional development opportunities + AMTA or NADTA membership dues paid
  • 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)

• Music Therapists: please submit 2 videos 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, please share an example of how you would use this song in a clinical setting. Name the type of setting you would use it in, what population, and anything else you’d like to share

• Drama Therapists: if you have any samples of your theater work or therapeutic theater work, please feel free to share

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.