Salary guide
Music Therapist
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- Music therapy is used in over 60 NHS trusts
Other names this job is known by
- Creative Therapist
- Expressive Arts Therapist
Key responsibilities
- Use music to support clients’ mental health and wellbeing
- Assess clients and develop therapy plans
- Facilitate group and individual sessions
- Maintain records and progress notes
- Work with multidisciplinary teams
- Liaise with families and carers
- Stay updated on therapy techniques
- Promote music therapy
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in music or psychology
- Postgraduate diploma or master’s in music therapy (HCPC-approved)
- Registration with HCPC
- Experience with vulnerable groups
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Therapist
- Service Manager
- Clinical Supervisor
- Lecturer
How to get the job
- Complete a degree in music or psychology
- Gain experience with vulnerable groups
- Complete a postgraduate diploma or master’s in music therapy
- Register with HCPC
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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