07/24/2026
Check out this job posting in Illinois! 🎶
Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. is looking for a licensed professional and board-certified music therapist to join our amazing team! This is a full-time salaried position that offers flexibility. Part-time option also available if interested. We are a mobile practice and travel to our clients throughout Chicago and several surrounding suburbs. We are looking for an independent music therapist who can manage their own caseload of individual and group sessions with adults with dementia, neurodiversity, developmental/intellectual disabilities, various other neurological disorders, and in hospice care. We work from a strength-based and person-centered approach, and have wonderful community partners. It is important to us to be doing the work we love while being supported. Our team collaborates closely sharing knowledge, expertise, guidance, and resources. We are thrilled to be able to have someone awesome join us!
START DATE: FALL 2026
BENEFITS:
- Starting salary range begins at $55k
- Starting with 4 weeks PTO and eligible for increase in the future
- $350 per month toward health insurance (BCBS plans available)
- BCBS dental insurance plan
- Life insurance
- Short term disability insurance and options for additional coverage
- Worker’s compensation and professional liability insurance
- CBMT and Illinois licensure dues covered
- Membership to AMTA and IAMT
- Professional development paid time and enrollment cost coverage (e.g. CMTEs)
- Compensation for travel (time and mileage)
- Weekly team meetings and clinical supervision
- Opportunities to work with interns and practicum students
- iPad, instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Access to music and session plan library
- Streaming music subscription
- Monthly technology stipend
- Flexible schedule
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be Illinois LPMT and MT-BC OR eligible for both the Illinois license and board certification
- Team members must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable and safe transportation
- Must be COVID-19 vaccinated & boosted
- Comfortable assisting clients who use wheelchairs short distances if necessary (e.g. escorting a client from the dining room at a care community to a quiet space for session)
- Ideal applicant brings energy, creativity, dependability, good communication skills, and patience to their work
TO APPLY:
Please send CV or resume, cover letter, and a list of 2-3 references to Rebecca Freiman, Owner/Director of Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. at [email protected]
