A Place To Be (APTB), a nationally recognized, award-winning, 501c3 nonprofit organization, is looking for a highly qualified, passionate Full Time, Board Certified Music Therapist or Registered Drama Therapist to join our dynamic team. An A Place To Be therapist is an active believer in our mission of creating community, belonging, and hope through music therapy, performance, and the expressive arts in a team that practices from a disability justice lens and sees a wide range of youth and adults with a variety of diagnoses and goals. Top candidates will demonstrate flexibility, dependability, creativity, strong collaboration skills, and a practice of trauma informed/culturally informed care. We work with diverse populations, Dx, and ages with a large focus on youth/young adults ages 5-30 years old. The MT-BC or RDT is primarily responsible for providing individual and group music or drama 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 or drama therapist for individual client sessions, contracts, and/or groups.
- Complete all notes and required reports.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and a commitment to top quality in all work produced.
- Collaborate on intra/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 presence.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice of HIPAA compliance.
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and organization events as requested.
- Create a positive atmosphere maintaining a high ability to collaborate successfully with others.
- Support staff in a climate of care and respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- MT-BC or RDT & proof of Board Certification or RDT in good standing, (bilingual/Spanish strongly considered). MT-BC’s must also get Licensed in VA but do not need that to apply.
- Two years+ of practice
- 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
- Benefits include access to employee health insurance (with options for vision & dental), matching 401(k) plans, life insurance program, generous paid time off plus additional sick leave plus most Federal Holidays (all totaling approx. 5 weeks/year) and access to professional development opportunities.
- This salaried, exempt, position starts at $55k (undergraduate degree & MT-BC); $60k (master’s degree & MT-BC/RDT). Possible relocation stipend available.
- Work occurs primarily in Leesburg, VA with possible limited placements at contracts close by.
- Caseloads do not exceed 25 sessions/groups/contracts (total) hours per week
- 1 weekly individual supervision with clinical manager
- 1 weekly team meet with all therapists and clinical manager
- Remaining hours for planning, note taking, commute, special events, collaboration, supervising interns (if qualified)
- 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 along with your application 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, share how you would use this song in a clinical setting. Name the type of setting you could see using it in, with what population, and anything else you’d like to share about it.
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.
