Full Time Music Therapist

The Nashua Community Music School is seeking a community-minded, versatile, reliable, and motivated person to join our team as a full time music therapist. This person will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the NCMS Music Therapy Program. This is a salaried 10 month Academic Year position with optional additional work in the summer months.

Job Responsibilities:

The Full Time Music Therapist will work primarily in direct service to a
diverse client base in and around the Greater Nashua area in Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Direct contact hours will include one-on-one clients on site at Nashua Community Music School, group sessions out in the community, and one-time or less frequent groups and workshops in the community and at partner organizations. They will have the opportunity to develop music therapy programs, conduct outreach to recruit for new and existing programs, and assist in writing grant applications and reports. The Full Time Music Therapist must have a demonstrated devotion to unlearning biases and developing ongoing cultural humility. Monthly and weekly supervision, weekly team meetings, and continuing education opportunities are included. This is a
salaried, full time position that includes benefits. Anticipated start date is September 9, 2024.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant must..

• Be a Board Certified Music Therapist
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy (or equivalent or higher degree) from an accredited university
• Have a genuine passion for working with clients of all ages and abilities
• Believe that high quality music experiences should be accessible to all
• Have a demonstrated devotion to unlearning biases and developing ongoing cultural humility
• Feel at home delivering in person and occasional remote sessions for all ages
• Possess the vision and enthusiasm for building new MT programs and community partnerships that align with the NCMS strategic plan
• Possess sophisticated writing skills capable of executing compelling narratives and data interpretation
• Have the capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to travel in and around the Greater Nashua area

About NCMS: The mission of the nonprofit Nashua Community Music School is to create innovative music programs that are accessible to all. NCMS offers music education opportunities for all ages including: private music lessons, group classes, ensembles, Music Therapy, Music Outreach Programs, and summer camps. We appreciate teachers and Music Therapists who create meaningful connections with our students while supporting our efforts as a nonprofit community service-based organization.