How to Find Music Therapy Jobs
Music therapists are trained professionals who use music to treat a variety of physical and mental ailments. Music therapy may include assisting the patient in singing, creating or listening to music. Once you have received a degree in music therapy, you may be wondering where to find music therapy jobs.
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Ask your career counselor for recommendations. As you approach graduation, speak to the career services office at you college campus. Ask for assistance in locating positions in the music therapy field.
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Utilize a job search engine. Look for internships or full time opportunities as a music therapist on Monster.com or Career Builder.
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Check with the local hospital about openings for music therapists. Hospitals employ music therapists in hospice programs, substance abuse programs, and in their pain management clinics.
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Look for music therapy jobs in a school district. Music therapy is often used in schools that offer a special education curriculum. Send in your resume to several school districts for consideration.
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Contact an employment agency. If you are having difficulty finding a music therapy job, consider an employment agency. For a fee, they can help you get interviewed for a position in your field.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also open up your own music therapy consulting business. You will be hired on a case-to-case basis or on a retainer with an organization.
When looking for a music therapy job, it is important to become board certified. A board certified music therapist is more likely to get hired by an organization.
