| Job Title |
Music Therapist |
| Job Description |
Plans, Organizes, And Directs Medically Prescribed Music
Therapy Activities As Part Of Mental And Physical Health Care
And Treatment Of Patients To Influence Behavioral And
Psychological Changes Leading To Restoration, Maintenance, And
Improvement Of Health And Increased Comprehension Of Self,
Environment, And Physical Ability: Collaborates With Other
Members Of Rehabilitation Team In Planning Music Activities In
Accordance With Patients' Physical Or Psychological Needs,
Capabilities, And Interests. Develops Treatment Plan, Using
Individualized Needs Assessment, Depending On Focus Of Therapy,
Such As Hospice, Psychiatric, Or Obstetrics. Directs And
Participates In Instrumental And Vocal Music Activities
Designed To Meet Patients' Physical Or Psychological Needs,
Such As Solo Or Group Singing, Rhythmic And Other Creative Music
Activities, Music Listening, Or Attending Concerts. Instructs
Patients Individually Or In Groups In Prescribed Instrumental Or
Vocal Music And Music Projective Techniques, Such As Guided
Imagery, Progressive Relaxation, Awareness Of Conscious
Feelings, Or Musically Intergraded Lamaze Method. Studies And
Analyzes Patients' Reactions To Various Experiences And
Prepares Reports Describing Symptoms Indicative Of Progress Or
Regression. Submits Periodic Reports To Treatment Team Or
Physician To Provide Clinical Data For Evaluation. May Oversee
Practicum And Approved Internships.
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