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We’re always looking for talented, compassionate professionals to join our team. Below are the opportunities we currently have available. If you see a role that fits your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you.

Case Manager & Intern Supervisor

Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) – San Diego, CA – 5+ years experience
Help shape the next generation of music therapists while supporting life-changing clinical work.

MTC is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our leadership team as a Case Manager & Internship Supervisor. In this role, you will help guide high-quality music therapy services across two clinic locations and community programs, supporting neurodivergent individuals and people with developmental disabilities. This position is ideal for a seasoned clinician who is passionate about mentorship, clinical excellence, and building systems that help therapists and clients thrive.

In this role you will

• Mentor and support music therapists in their clinical growth
• Supervise and guide music therapy interns
• Coordinate client cases and ensure continuity of care
• Help strengthen systems that support excellent clinical services
• Collaborate with a mission-driven, supportive leadership team

We’re looking for someone who

• Is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
• Has 5+ years of clinical experience
• Enjoys mentoring and developing other therapists
• Has strong organizational and case coordination skills
• Communicates clearly and supports healthy team dynamics
• Is detail-oriented and able to manage responsibilities independently

Lead Music Therapist, Schools

Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) – San Diego, CA – 3+ years experience

Bring the power of music therapy to students in school communities.

Join a collaborative clinical team providing music therapy services to students with diverse learning needs. MTC is seeking a Board-Certified Music Therapist who is passionate about helping students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through evidence-based music interventions. In this role, you will provide music therapy within school settings (PreK–12), helping students achieve IEP goals related to communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and learning. This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working in interdisciplinary teams and supporting meaningful educational outcomes for students.

In this role you will

• Provide individual music therapy sessions in school settings
• Conduct music therapy assessments and re-evaluations
• Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and clinical documentation
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with educators and related service providers
• Adapt interventions for students with autism, developmental disabilities, and other special education needs, aligned with IEP goals

We’re looking for someone who

• Is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
• Has 3+ years of clinical experience
• Has at least 1 year of experience working with IEPs or in school settings
• Has strong assessment and report-writing skills
• Has excellent collaboration and communication abilities
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with interdisciplinary teams
• Is detail-oriented and able to manage responsibilities independently

Music Therapist (2 Openings)

MT-BC or internship completion – San Diego, CA – Full-time · 40 hrs/week – Start: ASAP

Join a rapidly expanding team empowering people one note at a time.

Contact: Julie (COO & Director of Excellence) — julie@themusictherapycenter.com · 619-299-1411 ·

The Music Therapy Center of California is hiring two passionate, creative, and energetic music therapists to help meet the growing needs of the San Diego community. You’ll serve clients across a wide range of settings — clinics, schools, mental health treatment centers, nonprofit partners, day programs, group homes, memory care, and more.

Compensation & Benefits

$1,000

Signing bonus

$1,000

Contract completion bonus (12-month)

100%

Health, vision & dental premiums paid ($4,700+ value)

3%

IRA retirement match

• PTO, sick days, and paid holidays — including 7 days off between Christmas and New Year
• Standard IRS mileage reimbursement and phone stipend
• Flexible continuing education stipend (conference registration, paid days off for conferences, AMTA membership, CBMT certification dues)
• 25+ paid continuing education credits in your first year, including weekly one-hour paid group CE for 6 months
• Salary unaffected by client cancellations or caseload changes
• All travel time, meeting time, supervision, documentation, and session planning included in salary
• Weekly remote and flexible administrative time, standing session planning time, and 15-minute transition/consultation time between sessions

What you’ll do

• Plan and facilitate innovative direct music therapy services and adapted lessons across your caseload
• Provide resources, consult materials, progress reports, and client-retention videos as needed
• Collaborate with team members and families in program planning and service delivery
• Contribute positively to weekly staff meetings and team-building and community events
• Seek improvement through provided clinical supervision and professional development
• Serve as an ambassador for the company’s mission
• Manage administrative responsibilities accurately and on time — billing, mileage, session data, sanitization between clients, email, and documentation

What we’re looking for

• Passionate about helping clients, students, and team members reach their highest potential
• Comfortable working in a variety of settings (clinics, schools, mental health centers, nonprofits, day programs, group homes, memory care, and more)
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Rock star musician — strong in voice, guitar, and/or piano
• Clinical experience with individuals of all ages with neurodevelopmental and neurodivergent needs (ASD, Down syndrome, dementia, etc.)
• Organized, reliable, and deeply committed to the profession
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to learn and do your best
• Tech-savvy with Apple products (iPads and apps), Zoom, GSuite, Canva, etc.
• Able to design innovative, high-quality sessions for individual and group settings across varied diagnoses
• Advanced training preferred: Neurologic Music Therapy, DIR Floortime, ABA, RDI, Nordoff-Robbins, etc.
• Demonstrates ethical judgment, confidentiality, and sound decision-making with staff, clients, and the community
• Loves to have fun!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or equivalency
• Current MT-BC certification or internship completion with scheduled exam date
• Valid car and auto insurance — travel between contracted sites required (~10% of time)
• Pass fingerprinting/background check (paid by company)
• Initial COVID vaccination series
• Ability to frequently lift, load/unload, push/pull, and carry equipment up to 15 lbs or more (e.g. keyboard and stand, guitar, instrument suitcase, Rock and Roll Cart); includes position changes from standing to sitting, squatting, and walking, and modeling movement to meet client needs

What sets this team apart

• Weekly check-ins and monthly supervision with supervisors and company founders; annual team training and vision retreat
• Company iPad and computer provided; access to an extensive instrument collection, thousands of digital session resources created by fellow music therapists, and subscriptions to build your session library
• Onsite “lamination station” with unlimited access to color printer/copier, cardstock, lamination sheets, and pre-cut velcro circles — a must-have for building your resource kit
• State-of-the-art virtual music therapy session and band room with sound, microphones, recording equipment, full drum set, and more
• Well-stocked coffee/tea station and snack bar in break areas — because as we like to say, “If you don’t hydrate, you die-drate!”
• Dedicated Administrative Coordinator (Director of First Impressions) handles all scheduling, reschedules, cancellations, and client communication so therapists can focus on excellent client care
• Social events including happy hours, dinners, and holiday parties; dedicated time for team relationship-building
• Clear opportunities for advancement within the company
• Compensation packages customized based on your priorities and values

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Music Therapy Center of California is an equal employment opportunity employer and administers all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, immigration/citizenship status or related protected activities, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.

Don’t see a position that matches your background? We’re growing all the time, so check back soon for new opportunities. You’re also welcome to send us your resume to keep on file for future openings.