What Career Opportunities are Available for Music Therapists?
Opportunities for employment are available to the registered music therapist, not only in traditional clinical settings, such as agencies serving individuals with emotional, developmental, or physical disabilities, but in new and expanding areas of health care delivery. For example, music therapists are now employed in hospice care, substance abuse programs, oncology treatment centers, pain/stress management clinics, and correctional settings. Additionally, many music therapists work in special education settings where they provide either direct services to students with disabilities or function as consultants for music educators and special educators. A recent hearing before the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging and the subsequent passage of the Older Americans Act of 1992 have increased the recognition of music therapy’s value, as well as employment opportunities. Where do Music Therapists Work?
