• 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.
Responsibilities:
• 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:
• Emotional well-being;
• Physical health;
• Social functioning;
• Communication abilities;
• Cognitive skills through musical responses;
• Recommendations of the type(s) of therapeutic approaches to be used within the resident's care plan;
• 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:
• Music improvisation;
• Receptive music listening;
• Song writing;
• Lyric discussion;
• Music and imagery;
• Music performance;
• Learning through music;
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning;
