Music Therapists

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1. 01Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
2. 02Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.
3. 03Communicate with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences.
4. 04Customize treatment programs for specific areas of music therapy, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, educational settings, geriatrics, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, or wellness.
5. 05Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.
6. 06Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
7. 07Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities.
8. 08Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.
9. 09Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
10. 10Gather diagnostic data from sources such as case documentation, observations of clients, or interviews with clients or family members.
11. 11Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.
12. 12Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.

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