Music Therapist – Michigan State University Community Music School

NEW MUSIC THERAPY POSITION OPENING

Michigan State University Community Music School

Faculty Position Description

June, 2026

Name of Position: Music Therapist

Responsibilities:

Therapy:

• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates music therapy interventions as part of the

treatment of individuals of varying ages and ability levels to influence physical,

cognitive, psychological and social changes leading to the achievement of maximum

independence:

Collaborates with individual, his/her family and his/her team in assessing,

developing treatment plan and planning music interventions in accordance

with individual’s physical, cognitive, psychological and/or social needs,

capabilities and interests.

Creates music therapy environments conducive to growing and appropriate for the

age level, interests and needs of the individuals.

Creatively continues to develop individualized music interventions which are

effective in helping each person to realize his/her abilities and to succeed.

Reviews and assesses therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the

planning of subsequent sessions.

Develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships with

individuals, their families and their treatment teams.

• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates music therapy consultation as part of the

treatment of individuals of varying ages and ability levels to influence physical,

cognitive, psychological and social changes leading to the achievement of maximum

independence:

Consults with parents, teachers, therapists, nurses, aides, etc.

Provides staff development training

Administrative:

• Compiles and maintains an updated file for each individual, which includes

attendance sheets, treatment plans, progress reports and other information pertinent to

the individual’s music therapy services.

• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, including treatment plans,

progress reports, billing invoices, session notes, time sheets, etc.

Recruitment/Outreach:

• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates public relations for the Community Music

School in order to help more people understand the field of music therapy and to

spread the word of the many programs offered through CMS.

Collaborative Participation:

• Effectively acts as a CMS Music Therapy Clinical Services team member.

• Collaborates with CMS staff.

• Effectively communicates with CMS colleagues, students and families.

• Is reliable and dependable.

• Complies with CMS faculty handbook.

• Complies with American Music Therapy Association Code of Ethics.