CAREERS AT DYNAMIC LYNKS
Join Team Dynamic Lynks
WHERE YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS ARE CELEBRATED, CHALLENGED AND PUT TO REAL USE
We are looking for passionate, creative MT-BCs who are ready to show up fully for their clients and their teammates every single day. If you love this work as much as we do, we want to hear from you. Applications will be accepted through April 2026 with interviews in May 2026 and final offers sent in June 2026.
THE POSITION
Dynamic Lynks is actively accepting applications for Board-Certified Music Therapists to join our school and clinic-based team. We are looking for full-time candidates with a passion for pediatric therapy and experience working in schools and clinical settings.
You will work with autistic children and adults, individuals with ADHD, communication disorders, sensory processing needs, mental health needs, and developmental disabilities across ages 2 and up. Sessions include both individual therapy and group work across our Oak Park clinic and schools throughout the Greater Chicago area.
All positions are W2 hourly or salaried. Full-time positions require driving as we provide school-based and in-center services across Cook, DuPage, and Will counties.
We offer flexible scheduling to meet the goals of our candidates. Full-time positions follow a Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday schedule.
POSITION DETAILS
POSITION TYPE
FULL TIME & PART TIME
Salaried W2; W2
LOCATION
Oak Park Clinic + Schools & Community partners across Cook, DuPage, and Will counties
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Sunday through Thursday
Tuesday through Saturday
Monday - Friday (part-time, hourly)
POPULATION
Ages 2 and up. Neurodiverse & disabled individuals across clinic, school, and community settings
CREDENTIAL REQUIRED
MT-BC or sitting for the CBMT exam prior to start date
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) or sitting for the CBMT exam prior to start date
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Specialization in child development and pediatric therapy
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Proficient musical skills in voice, guitar, piano, and percussion
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Experience with neuroscience-informed music therapy approaches
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Creativity and experience with songwriting and original intervention development
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Experience working with neurodiverse individuals including autism, ADHD, communication disorders, sensory processing needs, and developmental disabilities
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Confidence facilitating both 1:1 sessions and group therapy
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Strong skills in leadership, teamwork, clinical writing, goal setting, and treatment planning
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as the position requires travel
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Compassionate, flexible, and collaborative with clients and colleagues
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Open to growth and training in new frameworks and clinical approaches
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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NMT (Neurologic Music Therapy) certification or training
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Experience in neuro-affirming therapy practices
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Experience with diverse communication styles including AAC and Gestalt Language Processing
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Experience in school-based settings or with IEP goal implementation
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Group therapy facilitation experience in a clinical context
WHAT WE OFFER
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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5.5+ Weeks Structured Time Off*
Built into the calendar year, plus 8 additional PTO days
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CEU STIPEND*
$500 annually toward continuing education credits and trainings that benefit your clinical work
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HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION*
30% employer contribution toward BCBS PPO for full-time employees
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INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS PROVIDED
All instruments, materials, and required insurance covered by Dynamic Lynks and their contracts
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WEEKLY 1:1 CLINICAL SUPERVISION
From highly qualified professionals with 10+ years of experience in the field
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MONTHLY TRAVEL STIPEND
Compensation for travel to school-based and community sites
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WEEKLY TEAM MEETINGS
Staff support, intervention sharing, and collaborative clinical problem-solving every week
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CBMT FEE REIMBURSEMENT*
Your board certification renewal fee reimbursed annually
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TEAM EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Quarterly team building events with Dynamic Lynks swag and an annual holiday party
* full-time benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Our application process is designed to give you the chance to show us who you are as a clinician, not just on paper. We want to see you in action.
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SEND YOUR RESUME
Email your resume to alyssa@dynamiclynks.com along with your application video. Tell us a little about yourself and why Dynamic Lynks is the right fit.
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RECORD YOUR APPLICATION VIDEO
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Send a video of you playing an original song you use in session. Lead it like you are live with clients. Show your clinical musicianship, your songwriting, and your therapeutic implementation. See the video guide on the right for full details.
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INTERVIEWS & OFFER
Interviews are conducted in May with final offers sent in June. We will be in touch after reviewing your application.
VIDEO GUIDE
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION VIDEO
Your video is your chance to show us your skills as a clinician. Lead the song like you are in session with real clients.
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Play an original song you have written for use in therapy
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State at the beginning or include a facilitation guide explaining how you use the song in session
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Identify the goal areas the song targets and any relevant therapeutic context
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Demonstrate your high-level clinical musicianship and therapeutic presence
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Show us who you are as a therapist, not just a musician
APPLY NOW
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Fill out the form and include your resume and video link. We review every application personally and will be in touch after reviewing your materials.
✓ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
✓ Interviews conducted in May with offers in June
Questions? Email alyssa@dynamiclynks.com