Music Therapist

L.I.F.E. is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities in the East Valley. We are currently looking for a Music Therapist that support our mission and vision and treat our learners with love and respect and treat each learner as a whole. We love what we do and do it while having fun. If you are a fun-loving, hard-working, compassionate person and are passionate about working with learners with disabilities, we would like to meet you! We are currently interviewing candidates for full-time positions in all levels of experience. New graduates are also welcome as long as they have the heart and the desire to learn how it is to be a Music Therapist. 

L.I.F.E. prides itself in our transdisciplinary team approach, combining the vast educations and resources of our staff to provide the best possible treatments to our learners. At our facility, you will have the opportunity to work closely with SLP's, OT's, PT's, special education teachers, and BCBAs. Take advantage of having access to all of the therapy tools, equipment and environments needed to deliver exceptional care to your clients.

At L.I.F.E. we take pride in our team approach. By combining the educational backgrounds and expertise of ALL our staff, we are able to provide the best possible treatments and education for our learners. All members of our incredible team are valued for who they are and the impact they have on those they serve.

**This is a Full-Time Music Therapy position -- Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm (or similar hours) -- 32-40 hours** 

This position pays $23.00-$29.50/hour, commensurate with experience.

Position Specific Benefits:  

• Professional development opportunities 
• Transdisciplinary meetings  
• Discipline specific meetings  
• Bi-monthly symposiums on global interest topics 

L.I.F.E. provides a robust benefits package, including:

L.I.F.E. observes scheduled Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks. Pay during these designated closure periods is based on employee tenure and eligibility.

• First year of employment: unpaid scheduled breaks
• After 1 year of employment: eligible for 50% scheduled break pay
• Beginning in year 4 and beyond: eligible for 100% scheduled break pay

Eligibility and payment are subject to L.I.F.E.’s policies and applicable employment status.

• Health | Vision | Dental 
• Be part of a team with an important mission to help people with disabilities  
• 12 paid holidays (Paid after 90 days)
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (3 weeks after completion of 2 years) 
• Wellness Program (stay healthy, earn rewards, discounts on insurance premiums) 
• 401K/Roth Retirement Plans 
• Performance and attendance bonuses 
• Annual longevity bonuses based on organization profitability 
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and other assistance) 
• Partial Paid FMLA
• Professional development opportunities  
• Inhouse trainings 
• Discounts on degrees through partnership with Capella University  
• Learn from different disciplines 
• As a non-profit 501c-3, LIFE may qualify you for student loan forgiveness. 
• Employee appreciation  
• Birthday gift, monthly cupcakes for all staff  
• Employment anniversary recognition every year, special gifts at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years  
• Employee of the month for each department. Recognition, gift, personalized parking space for the month 
• All staff celebrations (close center, fun staff social activities) 
• Monday football treats for all staff 
• Free work shirts including a special department spirit shirt 
• Beautiful 10-acre facility with multiple specialty environments 
• Departmental budgets used to buy what staff want (e.g., food, ET, supplies
• USA Today Top Workplace 2025
• 3rd Place Winner – Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Healthiest Employer Award (Small Business Category)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy 
• MT-BC credential required within the first three months of hire.   
• Level One Fingerprint clearance card, CPR/First Aid, Article 9 certification.  
• Understanding of Social Skill Deficits; Understanding of Developmental Milestones; Understanding of Maladaptive Behaviors 
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required.    

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for following all L.I.F.E. policies and procedures as detailed in the L.I.F.E. Employee Handbook and the Therapy Manual. 
• Responsible for evaluating, developing, implementing therapeutic goals and interventions while addressing the needs of children with developmental disabilities as outlined by the DES-DDD. 
• Complete evaluations by interviewing the family, perform direct observation, and determine what is required of the consumer within their environment.   
• Maintain necessary parent contact with families to ensure appropriate music therapy program delivery.  
• Willing to collaborate with other members of the treatment team.  Provides consultation when needed to the team regarding recommended practices and needs for music therapy services. May plan and conduct in-service activities in the area of music therapy.  
• Execute group music therapy sessions for DTA Adult Program. 
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a successful learning environment as outlined by the Key’s to Behavior or in a formal behavior plan. 
• Adhere to the L.I.F.E. Language policy by using Person First Language, You Can Language, Do Language, Varying Praise, Behavior Specific Praises, and utilizing Declarative Language. 
• Pass all fidelity checklists at 80% or better. 
• Highly encouraged to supervise music therapy interns and new graduates.  
• Timely with daily notes, billing, and quarterly reports and assist with selecting and ordering adaptive equipment and evaluation tools. 
• Ensures that all incidents are recorded within 24 hours using our Incident Reporting Policy. 
• Self-motivated, possess high energy, and good moral character. 
• Staff are expected to be able to utilize our water environments with clients as needed as part of their programming. This includes the use of our swimming pool and splash pad. Staff should be able to swim and must be comfortable in these environments. They are directly responsible for the oversight of their clients in these environments and must discuss with their supervisor if accommodations would be needed for them during these times. 
• Performs all duties safely and prudently as directed by the Director of Therapy Services.   
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

"Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."

At Lauren’s Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.

Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.