Music Therapist (MT-BC)

The Music Therapy program at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music seeks experienced, credentialed Music Therapists to join our team of 20 music therapists as we open a new Music Therapy Institute in Park Slope, Brooklyn. BKCM Music Therapy’s Community Music Therapy program offers individual and group music therapy throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and The Bronx. We are a culturally responsive music therapy program seeking humanistic, client-centered music therapists with high degrees of musical skill, professionalism, and the desire to work in underserved communities. We offer paid peer supervision, student supervision training and support, professional development and CEs, and performance opportunities for clinicians and clients.

Position Summary

We are seeking board-certified music therapists (MT-BC’s) who have at least two years of clinical experience. We have a number of open positions both in our onsite and outreach programs.

Hours range from 10 to 30 hours per week.

Pay Range: $71 to $87 per hour

Paid Peer Supervision.

LCAT supervision and health insurance eligible at 20 hours per week

Paid professional development

Paid team meetings

Free or discounted CE’s

Performance opportunities

Timeline: Interviewing immediately through August with start date of September/October. Positions will run with the school year (Sept/Oct through June). Breaks follow the school calendar. Some positions may continue through the summer months.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Music Therapy; Master’s Degree preferred
• Music Therapy Board Certification (MT-BC).
• Strong music skills, independence, and flexibility.
• Commitment to professional development
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for equity and accessibility.
• 2 years of clinical experience.
• High musical proficiency on guitar, voice, and piano
• Group music therapy work experience.

Preferred Criteria

• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) by NYS Office of Professions preferred
• Experience working with neurodiverse youth and/or foster care, immigrant communities, trauma informed care
• Supervision experience (pre-interns, practicum students, interns, teaching experience)
• Competency in conversational Spanish and/or Mandarin, Arabic, French

To apply, please send a CV and resume to Music Therapy Director: Toby Williams MA, LCAT, MT-BC, AVPT. toby.williams@bkcm.org

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About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music:

Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, and youth, social service and senior centers, as well other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values: BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study.

HIRING STATEMENT

BKCM is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and culture, reflective of NYC’s rich cultural fabric. We believe that our staff and faculty should provide accessible music education and therapy services to our constituencies. We strongly encourage applicants of all racial and cultural backgrounds and communities to apply.

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Hours range from 10 to 30 hours per week.

Pay Range: $71 to $87 per hour

Paid Peer Supervision.

LCAT supervision and health insurance eligible at 20 hours per week

Paid professional development

Paid team meetings

Free or discounted CE’s

Performance opportunities

403(b) retirement plan

English required. Competency in conversational Spanish and/or Mandarin, Arabic, French a plus