Integrated Therapy of Northern Colorado (ITNC) is hiring for a full time music therapist position.
This position is open for immediate hiring and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
ITNC prides itself on providing high-quality and innovative community access to music therapy in addition to our growing 1:1 client caseloads. ITNC works with children and adults with developmental disabilities, acquired disabilities such as brain injury, and contracts with community partner organizations. We specialize in developing unique and meaningful music therapy programing with community partners to increase access and effectiveness of music therapy to a variety of clientele.
Company Culture: ITNC is a private practice that values the unique strengths and passions of its team members. This includes strong support for a healthy work-life balance, team-building and self-care opportunities, monthly group and individual supervision support, ongoing continuing education, and supporting team members participation in our companies non-clinical projects and advocacy efforts.
Compensation: ITNC therapy team members are compensated hourly for:
Direct Clinical Hours
Session planning and documentation
Commute time between clients
All paperwork/reports, etc
Staff and Client Service Meetings
Supplemental Project Hours in the event of client cancellations
Hourly compensation rates are based on music therapy experience, education level, and special skills. Comparative to salary, a full time therapist compensation package at ITNC starts between $45-55k; part time compensation is proportionate to your work.
This position is a part-time, moving to a full-time position. Full-time will include Monday-Friday clients/groups. Initial training and onboarding includes observations, trainings, frequent supervision, and other tasks as the full time caseload is established.
Benefits: Benefits are available to all employees and include but are not limited to:
Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
Two weeks Paid Time Off (after 6 months of employment)
*Wellness/Healthcare Stipend Benefit
*AMTA Membership Dues
CBMT Maintenance Fees
*CAMT (CO State Association) Fees
Individual Company Phone number
Yearly Instrument Budget
*Yearly Continuing Education/CMTE Stipend (after 6 months of employment)
Paid CMTE Opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement
Bi-monthly Staff Meetings and Group Development
Monthly Individual Supervision Support
Flexible Schedule
*Supplemental Project Hours for when clients cancel
Team building and self-care opportunities
Being part of a highly talented and supportive team of music therapy professionals
*indicates benefits for Full Time status employees
Responsibilities: As a member of our therapy team, ITNC music therapists are expected to provide excellent music therapy services in both individual and group settings. Therapists are to be able and willing to drive to provide sessions both in client’s homes and community organizations as well as our clinical space. Thorough documentation and timely reports are required to demonstrate our dedication to excellent, evidence-based treatment. Professional verbal and written communication skills are essential. ITNC therapists must be continuously driven to learn; from our clients, from each other, from our healthcare allies, and from music therapy resources and literature.
Requirements:
MT-BC Credential
Reliable Transportation and Vehicle Insurance
Masters Degree Preferred
1 year or more experience preferred
Able to lift up to 20 pounds, sit or stand for moderate periods of time, carry needed musical equipment between settings, and safely physically support clients as needed.
Willingness to receive and give open feedback
Ability to work with a team in positive and supportive ways
Ability to work reliably and independently, advocating for and accepting support as needed
A desire to learn and grow in your therapeutic and musical expertise
Alignment with our Pillars of Practice including:
Assumed Competence- that the individuals that we serve are capable, intelligent people that benefit from individualized supports as they grow in autonomy, independence, and potential.
Psychomotor regulation- that the development of neurological mechanisms that modulate every individual's actions, communication, and cognition are often foundational to independence and learning.
Total communication strategies- the importance of a variety of communication strategies to provide the opportunity for each individual to functionally and relationally interact with others.
Therapy CAN be FUN- a variety of preferred and improvised music along with instruments and interactive movement can motivate greater participation in challenging skill areas.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send the following information to Sabra Chavez, MM, MT-BC, Director of Services at schavez@it-nc.com. Questions about the position, compensation, or requirements are always welcome at any point in the process.
A cover letter explaining your interest in position and how you think you may fit with our company’s philosophy and the posted position
A current resume, including relevant experience
2-3 references with contact information able to reflect on your professional, musical, and/or interpersonal skills
After initial review of candidates, you will be contacted to schedule an interview and answer any questions that you may have about the position. Additional materials/submissions to demonstrate musical and professional competencies may be required within the application process.