O*NET-SOC 29-1129.02

Music Therapists

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.Core19179
Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.Core19171
Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.Core19178
Communicate with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences.Core19181
Customize treatment programs for specific areas of music therapy, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, educational settings, geriatrics, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, or wellness.Core19170
Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.Core19173
Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.Core19182
Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities.Core19167
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.Core19176
Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.Core19175
Gather diagnostic data from sources such as case documentation, observations of clients, or interviews with clients or family members.Core19174
Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.Core19177
Engage clients in music experiences to identify client responses to different styles of music, types of musical experiences, such as improvising or listening, or elements of music, such as tempo or harmony.Core19172
Participate in continuing education.Core20167
Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.Core19168
Integrate behavioral, developmental, improvisational, medical, or neurological approaches into music therapy treatments.Core19188
Confer with professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.Core19169
Select or adapt musical instruments, musical equipment, or non-musical materials, such as adaptive devices or visual aids, to meet treatment objectives.Core19180
Compose, arrange, or adapt music for music therapy treatments.Core19184
Identify and respond to emergency physical or mental health situations.Core19187
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy.Core19166
Collaborate with others to design or implement interdisciplinary treatment programs.Core20166
Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.Core19185
Apply selected research findings to practice.Core19189
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches.Core19165
Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns engaged in music therapy activities.Core19190
Assess the risks and benefits of treatment termination for clients.Core19183
Adapt existing or develop new music therapy assessment instruments or procedures to meet an individual client's needs.Core19164
Apply current technology to music therapy practices.Core20165
Conduct, or assist in the conduct of, music therapy research.Core19186

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 7 examples in 5 categories, 1 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Music or sound editing software

Avid Technology Pro Tools
Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
Virtual instrument software

Medical software

Electronic health record EHR software

Electronic mail software

Email software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Gather medical information from patient histories.
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
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Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
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Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop medical treatment plans.
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Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
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Establish treatment goals.
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Develop health assessment methods or programs.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Practice athletic or artistic skills.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
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Record patient medical histories.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
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Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
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Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Treat patients using psychological therapies.
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Treat medical emergencies.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Perform music for the public.
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Developing and Building Teams

Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.