Music Therapists
O*NET Code: 29-1129.02
Description
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
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💼 Also Known As
Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)Certified Music TherapistCommunity Music TherapistCreative Arts Music TherapistCreative Music TherapistExpressive Music TherapistHome Care Music TherapistHospice Music TherapistLCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist)Music Art TherapistMusic Dance TherapistMusic Rehabilitation TherapistMusic TherapistMusic Therapy SpecialistNeurologic Music TherapistPublic School System Music TherapistTherapist
⚡ Skills (18)
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Active Listening4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Monitoring4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Writing3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (7)
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
0Avid Technology Pro Tools
Music or sound editing software
0Electronic health record EHR software
Medical software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
Music or sound editing software
0Virtual instrument software
Music or sound editing software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Marriage and Family Therapists
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Mental Health Counselors
Salary: $50,000
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Occupational Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Physical Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Recreational Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Speech-Language Pathologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Music Therapists → Physical Therapists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 3
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