Music therapist, Kaihaumanu puoro
Also known as
- Registered music therapist
Music therapists plan, manage and deliver programmes that use music to improve people's wellbeing. This includes supporting personal needs and learning to promote healing and change.
02:21 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$49K to $83K
Most common
$102K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Music therapists
- usually work irregular hours and may work part time
- usually work in rest homes, hospices and early childhood centres, and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be creative, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- Treat patients using psychological therapies.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
- Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Establish treatment goals.
- Prepare reports summarising patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
You need a qualification to become a music therapist.
You need
- a Master of Music Therapy accredited by Music Therapy New Zealand
- an Annual Practising Certificate
You may need
- to pass a police check
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Music Therapy New Zealand
Te Roopu Puoro Whakaora o Aotearoa
Phone Number,027 251 5967
registrar@musictherapy.org.nz
https://www.musictherapy.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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