Music Therapists
Code: 29-1129.02
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist)
Music Therapist
Neurologic Music Therapist
Public School System Music Therapist
Therapist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Design 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.
- Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
- Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Music Therapists
Salaries for a Music Therapists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Music Therapists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Music Therapists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Music Therapists is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Music Therapists
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Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Nhs Foundation Trust
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Caliber Therapies
city of westminster
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Sirona-Care-
west of england
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Part-Time Music Therapist for Dementia Care
MHA
oxford
Permanent
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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