FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation in southeast Michigan is is seeking both a part and full time board-certified music therapist to join their interdisciplinary team beginning effective immediately.

Primary job responsibilities include providing private and small group therapy services both on-site and at various contracted agencies and schools, including the child Medicaid waiver program, to individuals with special needs. Additional responsibilities include creative input for special fundraising events and participation in agency performances. Some evening hours are required for these positions.

FAR is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic services in the greater Detroit area. Servicing Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, the interdisciplinary team consists of art, music, dance, and recreation therapists. FAR is also dedicated to supporting the next generation of therapy professionals through university affiliated internships and collegiate student practicum experiences.

For more information about FAR, please visit our website at www.FAR-therapy.org.

All applicants applying for the music therapy position are required to have the following:

  • Diploma of graduation from an accredited music therapy program
  • Board certification through CBMT (MT-BC credentials)
  • Experience working with the special needs community, including those with physical, cognitive, communicative and behavioral challenges

Successful candidates will also:

  • Have strong personal integrity, be reliable and punctual
  • Be a strong advocate for all creative and art-based therapies
  • Be flexible, creative and self-motivated
  • Possess excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Possess strong time management abilities
  • Have reliable personal transportation

*Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Additional benefits for full time employees include:

  • Company-matched Simple IRA savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and 2 paid professional development days annually
  • Paid professional training
  • Reimbursement for CBMT annual maintenance fees
  • Annual continuing education stipend
  • As a 501C3 Non-profit equal opportunity employer, FAR qualifies for the public student loan program

Compensation: Part-time $22.00 – $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Flexible- Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 7pm
Experience: Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:
Primary Footprint: 1669 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
Satellite Location 1: 55355 Mound Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Satellite Location 2: Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201