About Music To Grow On
Music To Grow On (MTGO) was established in 2000 to provide Music Therapy for individuals with special needs throughout Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer Counties. MTGO has remained committed to using music to assist individuals with special needs reach their fullest potential. MTGO continues to expand their vision and is establishing work with individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. MTGO contracts with 25+ school districts, two mental health facilities, two retirement communities, a handful of long-term care facilities and homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, and also serves private pay clients. MTGO is a mobile business based in West Sacramento, California serving facilities, schools, and individuals throughout Placer, Solano, Sacramento, El Dorado, and Yolo Counties. MTGO primarily provides services in person, however, about 10% of our clients are still seen virtually.

Job Description
Board Certified Music Therapist working with individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. This position is responsible for providing high quality group and individual services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in either the school, home, or a facility setting.

Entry Rate:
$30.00 / hour for direct services & documentation and preparation
$16.00 / hour plus $0.67/mile for travel
$17.00 / hour for training time

Additional Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance Benefits (50% paid by MTGO for health and 100% of dental for basic plan)
• Retirement Plan with up to a 3% match
• Relocation Stipend
• Professional Liability & Malpractice Insurance
• VIP Membership with MusicTherapyEd for continuing education, as well as company provided training opportunities
• Vacation Time, Sick Time, and 10 days of Holiday Pay
• Company provided laptop computer and RingCentral phone number
• Each employee is provided with a starter kit of instruments and also has access to MTGO’s extensive “Lending Library” for instruments and resources
• Team-building social / off-site events

• Board Certified Music Therapist (Must hold MT-BC credential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent documentation and goal writing skills
• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in basic counseling/verbal processing skills
• Promote a positive and energetic group environment
• Experience building strong therapeutic relationships with clients
• Experience working in a group therapeutic setting preferred
• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals preferred
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan processes, developmental milestones, and of the assessment process and progress notes
• Work well independently but also a good team player
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, possessing grit and integrity
• Strong clinical musicianship skills – excellent rhythmic skills, comfortable with improvisation and songwriting, and using a variety of repertoire
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance and the ability to travel to multiple locations
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• TB/PPD screening required upon hire
• Technical skills: Google Drive / Workspace applications
• Physical Requirements: carrying equipment, sight, mobility, sitting/standing