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THERAPISTS, ALL OTHER

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Occupation Description:

All therapists not listed separately.

Specialized Occupations:

Art Therapists (ONET code: 29-1129.01)

Music Therapists (ONET code: 29-1129.02)


	Occupation Description:

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


	Typical Tasks:

	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. Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities. Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments. Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives. Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups. Communicate with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences. Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.


	Knowledge:

	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.. Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.. Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.. Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects..

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Education & Training:

Bachelor's degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$69,959.00	$33.63	$22.66	$24.94 - $43.34
Bridgeport/Stamford	$69,482.00	$33.41	$20.71	$20.07 - $38.84
Hartford	$61,912.00	$29.76	$24.06	$24.94 - $31.41
New Haven	$78,828.00	$37.89	$26.72	$30.27 - $43.77

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Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2020	2030	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	660	820	0.2%	64

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821


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