Internship Director/Senior Clinician
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of music therapists? Do you thrive in a collaborative, warm, people-centered community? Are you energized by mentorship, creativity, and meaningful clinical work?
Roman Music Therapy Services is currently seeking an Internship Director who is culture driven and a skilled clinician who will guide our interns and practicum students through transformational learning experiences while contributing to a thriving team of engaged, mission-aligned professionals.
At Roman Music Therapy Services, we believe in the power of music to create connection, unlock potential, and transform lives. If you do too, we would love to meet you!
Why join Roman Music Therapy Services?
A Mission That Matters: Join a team committed to empowering individuals across the lifespan – from early childhood programs to eldercare to neurodivergent communities. As Internship Director and a Senior Clinician on the team, you’ll directly influence how future clinicians shape the field of music therapy.
A Culture That Supports You: Our Culture Creed is built on connection, collaboration, and genuine care. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who cheer you on, challenge you to grow, and share your commitment to ethical, client-centered practice.
A Community That Inspires You: Located just outside of Boston, Roman Music Therapy Services thrives in a region known for its:
- World-class academic institutions and training environments
- Diverse cutural communities offering fresh and varied perspectives
- Access to the arts and history through the many museums, libraries, theaters, and concert venues
- Vibrant neighborhoods with global cuisine, festivals, public gardens and live music
- Proximity to the natural beauty and restorative energy the mountains, lakes, and ocean have to offer
Whether you are looking for urban excitment, coastal charm, or historic beauty, the Greater Boston area is in close proximity to it all, providing an energizing, inclusive place to live, work and play!
The Role: Internship Director/Senior Clinician
The Internship Director/Senior Clinician plays a pivotal educational and supervisory role at Roman Music Therapy Services, ensuring our music therapy interns and practicum students receive an exceptional training grounded in AMTA standards and music therapy best practices. With the support of the Internship Supervisors, you’ll provide guidance, structure, feedback, and clinical leadership that helps students grow into confident, ethical, and skillful professionals.
As the Internsip Director, you will:
Supervise, Mentor, and Inspire
- Lead/co-lead sessions and provide clinical modeling
- Offer structured feedback, observations, and monthly individual consultations
- Collaborate with the Internship Supervisors to design a rich rotation of learning experiences
- Serve as the point of contact for universities looking to place practicum students and work with the Clinical Program Manager to determine clinical fit within the team
- Maintain open communication with interns, supervisors, academic advisors, and Roman Music Therapy Services Leadership Team
Deliver High-Quality Clinical Services
- Provide direct service to an assigned caseload
- Conduct assessments, implement interventions, and document client progress
- Ensure sessions reflect evidence-based practice and honor client goals
Lead Program Administration
- Guide recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and training of interns
- Schedule and facilitate weekly intern in-service sessions
- Ensure AMTA National Roster Internship compliance
- Oversee coordination of paperwork, scheduling, and communication
What You Bring
- MT-BC in good standing
- Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or equivalent
- 2+ years of full-time clinical experience
- Strong musicianship (voice, guitar, piano, percussion)
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and sound clinical judgement
- Completion of the 5-hour AMTA CMTE on supervising interns, or other documented supervision training
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Complete Job Description provided upon request.
Hours, Pay Range and Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible role. We offer:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Simple IRA retirement savings
- AAA membership
- Supportive leadership, a culture of mentorship, and a commitment to professional development
- Expected salary range for this position is: $55,000 – $72,000, based on experience
Job Setting:
On-site at Roman Music Therapy Services in Wakefield, MA and off site visits in the surrounding Greater Boston, Metro West , and North Shore. When not in the field, our office in Wakefield will serve as your work site. This position reports to the Clinical Program Manager.
Ready to Help Shape the Future of Music Therapy?
If you are excited to teach, mentor, collaborate, and innovate – while delivering meaningful clinical services – this is your opportunity to join a vibrant team making a real impact across the Boston area.
How to Apply:
If this role is exactly what you are looking for to grow and develop in your career, please submit your cover letter and resume or C.V. in pdf format to jobs@romanmusictherapy.com.
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. A more detailed description can be provided upon request or initial interview. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC believes and practices in Equal Employment Opportunity.