Music Therapist

Community Health and Wellness LLC·Austin, Texas

$50 - $60/hrContract On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Music Therapist · $50 - $60/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+25% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Austin, Texas ($40.00/hr, n=187)

397 similar openings in the Austin area · median $40.00/hr

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 187 posted behavioral health roles in Austin, Texas rates. This role sits in the 60th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% above the Austin, Texas median for behavioral health roles.

Provide one-on-one music therapy services to children and youth with disabilities while creating and tracking tailored SMART goals. Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, weekly invoicing, and communication with healthcare professionals and families.

Community Health and Wellness, LLC offers top notch services for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas. We have current openings in Austin, Texas.

Please provide your email address on resume. We are seeking an Independent Contract Music Therapist to serve for the following:

Job Description

Provide one-on-one Music Therapy services to children and youth with congenital disorders/intellectual disabilities/physical disabilities Create tailored goals to meet the needs of individual clients Document on each session Communicate with other team members and service providers Turn in timely documentation including weekly invoicing, progress notes, and related paperwork Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to travel to current or prospective clients’ homes Must be able to communicate with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public through verbal and written communication Must have access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities Able to work independently, manage one’s own time and the time of client(s) All Service Providers must have the following: Resume MT-BC Liability Insurance (upon hire) Valid Driver's License Social Security Card Bachelor’s Degree or higher required Check out our web site for more information www.chawtx.com.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher and possess an MT-BC certification. A valid driver's license, liability insurance, and access to a personal computer are required for this independent contractor role.

bachelor degree
Case Management
Communication
Time Management
Documentation
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Care
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Adobe Reader
Music Therapy

Posting details

Employment type: Contract
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $50 - $60/hr
Location: Austin, Texas
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

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