Music Therapist

New Year, New Career at Cassia! Ready for a fresh start? Join a team that values you and helps you grow. Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, a Cassia senior community, is hiring a Music Therapist to join our team. Join our team where your skills, compassion, and commitment to quality care are truly valued.

As a Music Therapist at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, you will design and deliver meaningful, evidence-based music therapy services that enhance emotional, cognitive, and social well‑being of older adults. You’ll provide small group and one‑on‑one music therapy programming. The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, and compassionate Music Therapist who thrives in a team‑oriented environment.

Position Type:
Full‑Time, benefits eligible position
Shift Available:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with occasional weekends or evenings for special events
Starting Wage: $23.75 / hour
$2.00 increase once internship application is approved after working 1 full year at AVHCC
Bonus: $1,000

Location:

14650 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124

• Small group and 1:1 music therapy programming on all units
• Directing resident performance group(s) including Community Choir, Chime Choir, and Jug Band
• Documenting resident engagement
• Developing Activity and Music Therapy Care Plans
• Working closely with the recreation team for program and event planning
• Preparing and submitting application for our site Music Therapy Internship program after 12 months of employment
• Supervising and instructing interns and practicum students
• Educating staff & families about Music Therapy

• Music Therapist Certification required! (MT-BC)
• Experience with dementia and skilled nursing settings preferred
• Self‑motivated, multi‑task oriented, high energy, and high attention to details
• Strong organizational/communication and musical skills
• Ability to prioritize and work as a team

• Competitive Pay with experience‑based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site‑specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full‑Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance
• Metropass – discounted bus pass
• Located just 5 min away from many stores and restaurants
• 2 free pairs of scrubs!

Apple Valley Village Health Care Center is a 162‑bed long‑term care and rehabilitation campus providing a full continuum of care, supporting both short‑term rehab patients and long‑term residents with compassion and excellence. Our dedicated team values teamwork, respect, and a shared passion for serving others. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll find it here at Apple Valley Village.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission‑driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high‑quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.