Music Therapist- Short-Term

Music Therapist- Short-Term

Minimum Qualifications

Music therapists must have a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from one of AMTA's 72 approved colleges and universities, including 1200 hours of clinical training. Music therapists must hold the MT-BC credential, issued through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, which protects the public by ensuring competent practice and requiring continuing education. Must possess a Current American Music Therapy Certificate.

Role Description:

Work with older adults to lessen the effects of dementia;

Work with children and adults to reduce asthma episodes;

Work with hospitalized patients to reduce pain;

Work with children who have autism to improve communication capabilities;

Work with premature infants to improve sleep patterns and increase weight gain;

Work with people who have Parkinson's disease to improve motor function.

Complete assessment and formulate treatment goals and objectives based on:

a.Emotional well-being;

b.Physical health;

c.Social functioning;

d.Communication abilities;

e.Cognitive skills through musical responses;

f.Recommendations of the type(s) of therapeutic approaches to be used within the resident's care plan;

g.Observations and written/verbal reports obtained from SMRC staff relating to the resident.

Design music sessions for individuals and/or groups based on client needs using:

a.Music improvisation;

b.Receptive music listening;

c.Song writing;

d.Lyric discussion;

e.Music and imagery;

f.Music performance;

g.Learning through music;

h.Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning;

i.Ongoing evaluation;

j.Follow up.

Any additional duties as associated with Music Therapy and music therapy training.

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