"When we look at the body of evidence that the arts contribute to our society, it's absolutely astounding. Music Therapists are breaking down the walls of silence and affliction of autism, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease."
-Michael Greene, President & CEO of NARAS - 1997 Grammy Awards

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This section of the AzMTA web site contains information on current career opportunities in music therapy.

If you would like to add information regarding an employment opportunity within the field of music therapy, please contact us using the information below.

Arizona Music Therapy Association
PO Box 2771
Chandler, Arizona 85244-2771
E-mail: dalenaw@musicandimagery.com


Current Career Opportunities in Music Therapy:

Music Therapy Position, Phoenix, Arizona
Job Available at a West Valley School District
2008 – 2009 school year

Sub Contract Position, Good Pay

Population: Functional Academic Children, Special Needs Population. Ages: Pre-School to Eight Grades

Qualifications: Confident, Good Work Ethic, Guitar Skills required. Car needed to travel to various schools.

Description: Piano is available at certain schools, Percussion Instruments Available on Site. Could be three to five day job subject to interview.

Contact: Nancy Glazier 602.692.8562


Job Title: Music Therapist

Hours: full-time & part-time

Salary: based upon experience

Facility: Creative Therapy Kid Talk & Play, 14435 N. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85022

Qualifications: MT-BC (or preparing to take the exam before mid-August)

Client Population: Pediatric with Developmental Disabilities

Starting Date: Applications will be accepted until the 1st week of August. Services are needed starting the 3rd week of August.

Description of Position: Working with individual clients or small groups (up to three clients), in a large room specifically used for music therapy, in a clinic shared with Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists. Opportunities exist to co-treat with other therapists. Clients can be seen at the clinic from 9am to 7pm Monday through Friday. The therapist must supply most of their own equipment.

Contact: Please call and fax cover letter and resume to: Norma Anderson MS, CCC-SLP & Heather Penkava MS, CC-SLP, (602)547-6996, fax:(602)547-6952


MT-BCs for Multiple Locations!!
JOIN OUR TEAM! NOW HIRING!

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is an incredibly supportive environment for music therapists and employs over a dozen MT-BCs nationwide. Several music therapists are in key leadership positions in the organization including Russell Hilliard, PhD, LCSW, LCAT , MT -BC who serves nationally as our Vice President and Jenna Justice, MM, MT-BC who serves as our Director of Supportive Care. Our music therapists at all of our sites are an integral part of the interdisciplinary hospice team and many serve as mentors for music therapy interns as well.

Qualifications:

  • MT-BC credential
  • HPMT designation desirable (www.hospicemusictherapy.org for details)
  • Previous hospice experience desirable
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Music therapy internship supervision experience desirable
  • Dependable and disciplined, yet flexible
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Population: Hospice patients and families in homecare settings as well as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and inpatient hospice.

Starting date: Immediately. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Up to $2000 relocation reimbursement available.

Seasons Hospice is located in the following states:

  • BALTIMORE , MARYLAND
  • BOSTON , MASSACHUSETTS
  • CHICAGO , ILLINOIS
  • FORT WORTH , TEXAS
  • DALLAS , TEXAS
  • ELKTON , MARYLAND
  • PHILADELPHIA , PENNSYLVANIA
  • MADISON HEIGHTS , MICHIGAN
  • MILWAUKEE , WISCONSIN
  • NEWARK , DELAWARE
  • INDIANAPOLIS , INDIANA
  • LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA

For employment opportunities or information regarding Seasons Hospice please contact:
Sara Goodwin, Director of Human Resources
800-570-8809 Phone sgoodwin@seasons.org
847-375-2139 Fax www.seasons.org


Job Opening: F/T or P/T, BC Music Therapist wanted to start servicing students in the Northern Area of Phoenix. (Cave Creek, PV & Peoria)

Start date: Jan 1st 2008.

Qualifications: Looking for a self motivated, attention-to-detail person wanting to work primarily in schools, yet with opportunities to grow into other populations.

Company: Creative Arts Therapy Services, LLC is a very diverse company, with a combined 15, Art, Dance and Music Therapists servicing Maricopa County since 1991. Come join a company that pays for all your time, documentation & meeting time as well as service hours. This company is the top contract payor in the Valley! Newly initiated & acquired contracts within healthcare & elsewhere begin yearly.

Fax your resume with 3 references to 480-945-4212
emails reluctantly accepted (creativeartstx@mindspring.com). Please fax if possible.

Lisa Sampson, MT-BC (Owner/Director)
You will be called for an interview. Please no calls. THX.


Full Time Music Therapy Positions:
Tired of driving around in the Arizona heat? Sick of paying the high gas prices driving from house to house? Looking for greater ongoing support, supervision, co-treat opportunities to share your insights and promote your skill development and professional growth? Check out the employment opportunities at Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona, a center-based neurologic music therapy clinic and private education program for children with Autism.

NMTSA currently has three employment opportunities:

  • Two full-time positions
  • One temporary coverage position from September 1st to October 17th with opportunity to continue on as a full time employee based on performance.

If you are interested in any of the positions, please view our website at www.nmtsa.org/nmtsastaff or contact Jenna Anderson at janderson@nmtsa.org or 602-840-6410 ext. 5.


Job Title: PT or FT Music Therapist

Agency: Higher Octave Healing

Start Date: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Qualifications: MT-BC status (or preparing to take exam)

Description: Work with a growing agency to provide 1:1 and small group clinic-based and in-home music therapy services to various clientele in the Phoenix metro area. Consult with our developing multi-disciplinary team. Populations served include children, teens, and adults with: developmental disabilities, terminal illness, and medically fragile individuals. All necessary equipment provided.

Position offers: Salary commensurate with knowledge/experience. Opportunities for additional income through program development.

Benefits package: Health Insurance (including dental and vision) Professional Liability Disability Coverage PTO/ST Higher in-home rate/Auto Reimbursement Professional Membership dues Free Continuing Education Opportunities

Contact: Kymla J. Eubanks, director Higher Octave Healing 1990 N. Alma School Road, Suite 366 (602) 403-8800; FAX (480) 917-3424 higheroctavehealing@yahoo.com


Guthrie is a center/home base facility that works with children from 3 years old to adults.

Population: autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, mental retardation, and multiple handicaps.

Description: Three potential facilities for a new Music Therapist, and it is possible to negotiate fulltime with benefits. Currently seeking therapist for the Main Campus from 3 to 6pm every day (15 sessions per week). Currently there is one music therapy student at the Dobson Campus, and there is a waiting list for music therapy.

Benefits: Paid workshops, CPR training, etc.

Ability Center (Main Campus)
6549 E. University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone (480) 633-8881, Fax (480) 633-7095

Children's Learning Center
1801 E. Southern Ave. #105
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone (480) 497-5904, Fax (480) 497-5907

G.R.E.A.T Kids's Center
3200 N. Dobson, BLDG. E
Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone (480) 491-5553, Fax (480) 491-1533

Contact: Karen Vranjes at the G.R.E.A.T. Kids Center


Horizon Pediatric Therapy, Inc

Now hiring experienced Pediatric Music Therapists to provide services to special needs children in the family home or out of one our truly unique clinic sites located in Mesa and Peoria. Having options with where and when to provide therapy is just the beginning. We promise to do our best to customize a schedule that meets your personal and professional needs.

Horizon Pediatric Therapy, Inc. is committed to your professional development and job satisfaction through offering:

  • Excellent supervision and support
  • A variety of educational and social gatherings throughout the year
  • Flexibility with your schedule
  • A creative and supportive work environment

Visit our website at www.HorizonAZ.com.
Submit your resume to Lisa Fasano at jobs@Horizonaz.com.