Join Our Dream Team at The Music Therapy Center of California!
Transforming lives — one note at a time.
Are you a passionate, creative, and energetic music therapist who’s ready to make a meaningful impact? Our rapidly expanding team is hiring board-certified (or soon-to-be-certified!) music therapists to join us in beautiful, sunny San Diego.
At MTC, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a family that believes in unlocking potential, cultivating hope, and delivering exceptional, neuroscience-backed music therapy that transforms lives and communities.
We’re growing fast to meet the increasing need for high-quality, accessible music therapy—and we’d love to meet someone who shares our heart for service, creativity, and excellence.
Ready to Connect?
We’d love to schedule a 30-minute introductory video call to share more about the role and learn about your journey.
Email your resume and spirit animal to Julie Guy, COO & Director of Excellence:
[email protected]
619-299-1411
Start date: As soon as possible
What Makes a Dream Team Member?
You might be a great fit if you:
- Are passionate about empowering clients, students, and teammates to pursue their potential — one note at a time.
- Love working across a variety of settings: clinics, schools, mental health facilities, non-profits, community programs, memory care, and more.
- Thrive in a supportive, fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment.
- Are a strong musician (especially voice, guitar, and/or piano).
- Have a heart for serving individuals of all ages with neurodevelopmental and neurodivergent needs (Autism, Down syndrome, dementia, mental health, and more).
- Are organized, reliable, compassionate, and committed to high-quality care.
- Communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing—and love building meaningful relationships.
- Are tech-savvy (iPads, Zoom, GSuite, Canva, GarageBand, etc.).
- Enjoy designing creative, high-quality, research-based music therapy interventions.
- Hold advanced training (preferred but not required): NMT, DIR Floortime, ABA, RDI, Nordoff-Robbins.
- Model ethical judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Believe in unity, inspiration, service, compassion, and fun—our core values in action!
What You’ll Do in This Role:
Deliver Incredible Service
- Plan and facilitate innovative, research-informed music therapy sessions and adapted lessons.
- Provide progress notes, caregiver resources, consults, and client-support materials.
- Build trusting, meaningful relationships with clients and families.
- Track outcomes to help clients shine in their goals and breakthroughs.
Be an MTC Dream Team Member
- Contribute your unique strengths to our collaborative, creative team.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
- Represent MTC’s mission within the community.
- Attend team-building and community events (we love food, music, and fun!).
- Keep administrative tasks timely and organized (billing, mileage, emails, documentation, sanitization, etc.).
Benefits & Compensation (Customizable to YOUR Priorities!)
Full-time, 40 hours/week — and we mean it. We genuinely value work–life balance.
Financial & Wellness Benefits
- $1,000 signing bonus
- $1,000 contract completion bonus
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
- PTO + paid sick days
- 7 paid days off between Christmas & New Year
- 3% IRA retirement match
- Standard IRS mileage reimbursement
- Phone stipend
Professional Growth & Development
- Weekly check-ins and monthly supervision
- Weekly 1-hour group continuing education for 6 months (25+ free CMTEs)
- Annual vision retreat + team trainings
- Access to expert-led workshops throughout the year
- Individual growth pathways and advancement opportunities
Tools & Resources
- Company-issued iPad and laptop
- Thousands of digital resources created by our team
- Extensive instrument library
- Onsite “lamination station” (color printer, laminator, cardstock, Velcro—therapist heaven!)
- State-of-the-art virtual session & band room
(sound system, mics, recording equipment, full drum set, and more!)
Work–Life Rhythm
- Protected session planning time built into your schedule
- Weekly remote administrative time
- 15-minute transition time between sessions
- Consistent salary regardless of cancellations
- Administrative Coordinator handles scheduling so you can focus on what you do best: transforming lives through music
What Sets Our Team Apart
At MTC, we are family.
We believe in hope, unity, service, inspiration, and compassion—and we live them every day.
Our points of distinction show up in everything we do:
- Creativity + science: neuroscience-backed interventions blended with heart and artistry
- Quality: excellence in musicianship and therapeutic practice
- Team development: continuous learning and mentorship
- Cost-effectiveness & accessibility: helping families access the services they need
- Community impact: Rock Bands, Jam Sessions, partnerships, and more
Simply put: we support YOU so you can support your clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (or equivalency)
- MT-BC certification or internship completion with scheduled exam date
- Reliable car + auto insurance (travel ~10%)
- Live Scan/fingerprinting (company-paid)
- Initial COVID vaccination series
- Ability to lift/move 15+ pounds and support clients through movement-based interventions
If you’re ready to transform lives (and have fun doing it), we’d love to meet you.
Email [email protected] or call 619-299-1411 to connect.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to San Diego for this position?
- Do you have a car, valid drivers license, insurance and are willing to drive between office locations and contract sites?
Education:
License/Certification:
- certification from the Board of Music Therapists/in process (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
