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