Job Description
Job Title: Music Therapist (Part Time)
Department: Music & Dance School
Position Reports to: Chief Programs Officer
Compensation: $70.00 to $80.00 per hour base on experience and qualifications.
$32.00 per hour for meetings and professional development.
Position Overview
Third Street Music School is seeking a Part-Time Music Therapist to provide individual and small group therapy sessions during the fall-spring academic year. This in-person position is for one day per week (currently Thursdays, with flexibility for Tuesdays or Wednesdays), with potential to expand into additional days as the program grows.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new pilot program with significant potential for development and growth. Programming will include individual and small group music therapy sessions for children and youth with diverse abilities, older adults, one-time events for community organizations, as well as community education, advocacy, and program development.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and versatile clinician with a passion for working in a community music school setting. They will demonstrate the ability to work independently, engage creatively with varied populations, and contribute to building and shaping a meaningful and impactful program. Third Street’s staff cultivate creativity, connection, and growth while contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based, strengths-oriented music therapy services to individuals and small groups.
- Design, adapt and lead therapeutic experiences to support clients' clinical goals.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of educators, clinicians, and administrative staff to ensure integrated support for students and families.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of sessions, treatment plans, and clinical progress.
- Prepare quarterly progress reports for clients.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients can explore music as a pathway to personal growth and creative expression.
- Attend student performances or community events as appropriate.
- Encourage students and families to engage with the broader Third Street community.
- Participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Chief Programs Officer and Registrar on scheduling and communication.
- Collaborate with the Music Therapy Consultant on program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Support the coordination of community events and in-service trainings.
- Uphold Third Street's core values of access, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
Qualifications and Credentials - Master’s degree in Music therapy.
- MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified).
- New York State Licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) or (LCAT) pending.
- Supervision experience (pre-interns, practicum, interns, and teaching experience)
- Strong clinical musicianship, including proficiency in guitar, piano, percussion, and voice.
- At least two years of clinical experience working with diverse populations, including: Neurodivergent children and teens, older adults living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or related conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Uphold Third Street's core values of access, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
- Strong documentation and treatment planning skills.
Start Date : Late Fall 2025. Weekly instruction through June 2026.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed and second-round candidates will be invited for an in-person interview and demo lesson. Only those being considered will be contacted by email/phone for an initial interview.
About Third Street
Third Street Music School Settlement provides weekly access to world-class music and arts instruction to over 6,000 students of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of ability or economic circumstances. Founded in 1894 and celebrating 131 years of service, Third Street is the oldest community music school in the nation and proudly gives tribute to its settlement house roots with access and excellence programs.
Third Street’s programming spans three core pillars:
- A music-infused Preschool , offering a unique early childhood education experience rooted in the arts.
- An offsite Partners Program , providing high-quality music instruction directly into New York City Public Schools, Community Centers, and professional development to the Department of Education.
- A vibrant on-site Music & Dance School serving students ages 3 through older adult learners, and supported by a robust calendar of student, faculty, and guest artist public performances.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We strive to create a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work, and no one feels tokenized.
Third Street is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we seek to build a diverse team that is reflective of the community we serve. Candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities are encouraged to apply.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, 1 day per week,