OVERVIEW

Overstory Health builds world-class patient-centric Psychiatric Day Treatment & Intensive Outpatient programs for those with high acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to provide more accessible and dignified behavioral health care for people when they need care the most. With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we deliver comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services to our patients. Our teams are successful when our patients achieve their goals of stability, connection, and confidence during and after the program. 

Job Description

The Music Therapist will be a part of the multidisciplinary team for clients enrolled in the Psychiatric Day Treatment program at Overstory Health and is responsible for running the “Creative” group session . The music therapist is responsible for leading and documenting music therapy interventions and client responses in the electronic medical record and will align with client’s individual treatment goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead one hour music therapy groups 2x per week from 1-2pm with clients


• Document the music therapy intervention and individual client notes based on their responses


• Communicate to the multidisciplinary team about engagement in the groups and clinical observations


• Develop music therapy lesson plans and share with the clinic director to ensure alignment with mission, vision, and values and ensure appropriateness at this level of care

Experience/Skills Required for Success

• 1+ years experience doing music therapy


• Experience in hospital setting, intensive outpatient, or partial hospital setting preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy and/or music therapist certification


• Highly organized, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Familiarity with mental health conditions including co-curring substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and complex mood disorders

WHAT OVERSTORY IS ALL ABOUT

We are guided by our mission to deliver compassionate and connected care to guide individuals through the most challenging times in their lives, one group at a time. These values are at the core of everything we do:

• Dignity for All: We champion dignity in every interaction, ensuring that both patients and team members feel respected, valued, and heard.


• Collaboration: We work together with trust and transparency, fostering an environment where teamwork drives meaningful impact.


• Connection: We build deep, authentic relationships—with our patients, communities, and each other—because strong connections are the foundation of exceptional care.


• Purposeful Innovation: We embrace creativity and progress, ensuring that every new idea or improvement serves our mission and enhances the patient experience.


• Caring Accountability: We take responsibility for our commitments and actions, holding ourselves and each other to high standards while leading with empathy and care.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

Overstory Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing different lived experiences, perspectives, and voices makes us stronger and improves the care we deliver. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Mission: Overstory Health delivers compassionate and connected care to guide individuals through the most challenging times in their lives, one group at a time.

Vision: Transform Behavioral Healthcare to empower every individual and their community to heal, connect and thrive.

Compensation: $40-45/hr. 1099