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