Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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music therapist
ESCO occupation · 98 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure safety of healthcare users
medical studies
promote inclusion
provide directions in music therapy sessions
work in a multicultural environment in health care
neurology
history of musical instruments
identify characteristics of music
design evaluation methods in music therapy
neonatology
Motivate patiens
hold group music therapy sessions
human psychological development
perform repertoire for therapeutic purposes
health care legislation
meet the requirements of social security reimbursement bodies
personal development
comply with legislation related to health care
cognitive psychology
formulate a case conceptualisation model for therapy
provide health education
empathise with the healthcare user
respond to changing situations in health care
record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
plan music therapy sessions
encourage healthcare user's self-monitoring
deal with emergency care situations
psychotherapy principles
interact with healthcare users
apply music therapy treatment methods
psychopharmacology
sociology
music therapy theories
contribute to continuity of health care
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
apply health sciences
music therapy schools
advise on healthcare users' informed consent
record treated patient's information
assess music therapy sessions
behavioural therapy
health care occupation-specific ethics
educate on the prevention of illness
paediatrics
work in multidisciplinary health teams
apply music therapy assessment methods
recognise patients' reaction to therapy
use therapeutic communication techniques
apply context specific clinical competences
palliative settings
peer group methods
applied music therapy
manage healthcare users' data
developmental possibilities in music therapy interventions
disability types
play musical instruments
accept own accountability
types of music therapies
develop original melodies
apply related sciences to music therapy
respond to incidents in music therapy sessions
direct movement experiences
use music according to the needs of patients
develop educational materials on music therapy
assess the patient's therapeutic needs
review music therapy treatment approaches
implement evaluation methods in music therapy
music therapy processes
conduct musical ensembles
apply organisational techniques
anthropology
integrate scientific findings into music therapy practice
geriatrics
reflexion
demonstrate musicianship
follow clinical guidelines
organise relapse prevention
identify patients' behaviours
psychological theories
planning principles for music therapy interventions
music therapy clinical practice
use e-health and mobile health technologies
demonstrate a technical foundation in musical instruments
apply music therapy methods
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health
apply music therapy termination methods
maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
design music therapy termination plan
psychiatric diagnostics
listen actively
inter-professional communication in the psychosocial field
communicate effectively in healthcare
provide feedback on patient's communication style
perform musical improvisations in therapy
meet the requirements of legal bodies
psychopathology
Optional & specialised skills
cognitive behavioural therapy
psychosociology
employ foreign languages for health-related research
philosophy
develop a repertoire for music therapy sessions
pedagogy
employ foreign languages in care
psychoanalysis
relaxation techniques
neurophysiology
sexology
psychoacoustics
design musical events involving patients
victimology
ensure proper appointment administration
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.