{"id":61,"date":"2016-05-22T05:27:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-22T05:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.preludemusictherapy.com\/blogs\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2016-05-22T06:10:20","modified_gmt":"2016-05-22T06:10:20","slug":"what-to-expect-from-a-board-certified-music-therapist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.preludemusictherapy.com\/blogs\/what-to-expect-from-a-board-certified-music-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect from a Board-Certified Music Therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0<\/span>A music therapist will have current credentials, indicated by the letters MT-BC. “BC” stands for “board certified”: a designation which indicates that the therapist has:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"square\u00a0graduated from a university program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(AMTA). \u00a0These programs include extensive music training in multiple instruments and styles, academic work in music, psychology, biology, and research, and music therapy courses that cover clinical populations, clinical techniques, documentation, and advocacy — as well as 1200\u00a0hours of clinical training including an internship.<\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0<\/span>passed the national competency exam given by the Certification Board for Music Therapists<\/a> (CBMT). \u00a0Board certification is renewed every five years by accumulating continuing education credits approved by the CBMT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0A music therapist will adhere to our Scope of Practice, as outlined by AMTA and CBMT, and to the Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct from those associations. Copies of these documents are available at the association websites (see below for links).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0Among the standards of practice that a music therapist should demonstrate are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"square\u00a0individualized assessments for each client; recommendations for or against treatment based on the assessment; <\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0written, time-specific goals and objectives for each client; <\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0a written treatment plan which specifies music therapy strategies and techniques which will be used to address the goals and objectives; <\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0regular music therapy sessions with strategies and techniques chosen on the basis of the assessment and goals. <\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0regular re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the interventions being used; written documentation; and <\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0dismissal of the client from music therapy when the services are no longer necessary or appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will be able to discuss a treatment plan with professionals and family members, relating it both to current music therapy practice and the client’s specific needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will keep regular hours, give prompt notification of changes in the schedule or absences, and arrange to make up missed sessions if appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will work only within his or her area of expertise (music therapy) and will co-treat with another professional when treatment involves therapeutic areas under another professional’s domain.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0Music therapists will maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries with their clients and honor the administrative structure of the school, hospital, institution or facility at which they work. The music therapist will maintain strict confidentiality.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will give adequate notice when relocating or when circumstances require that services be transferred to another therapist. The music therapist will make every effort to assist in locating other music therapists, and will participate in the hiring process when appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will bill only for services that he or she has directly provided or supervised by agreement with the client or facility.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will maintain a membership with his or her national association (in the United States, this would be the American Music Therapy Association) so as to receive current research and clinical journals, legislative news, and other important information.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"orange_bullet0\"\u00a0The music therapist will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for clients\/students through:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"square\u00a0a caring and professional attitude;<\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0the creative production of appropriate materials and strategies;<\/span>
\n\"square\u00a0networking with other music therapists; and <li>seeking out professional learning opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, contact:<\/span>
\nAmerican Music Therapy Association<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Certification Board for Music Therapists<\/a> (800) 765-CBMT<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0A music therapist will have current credentials, indicated by the letters MT-BC. “BC” stands for “board certified”: a designation which indicates that the therapist has: \u00a0graduated from a university program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, Inc.\u00a0(AMTA). \u00a0These programs include extensive music training in multiple instruments and styles, academic work in music, psychology, biology, … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-61","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P78syp-Z","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":95,"url":"http:\/\/www.preludemusictherapy.com\/blogs\/frequently-asked-questions\/","url_meta":{"origin":61,"position":0},"title":"Frequently-Asked Questions","author":"preludemusictherapy","date":"May 22, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Won't it just be quicker if I e-mail you with my question? 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