Occupation · SOC 29-1129
Therapists, All Other
All therapists not listed separately.
Median wage
$65,010
$38,840–$120,050
Projected growth
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Annual openings
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per year
Employed (US)
19,320
Job Zone 5
Typical preparation
Extensive preparation
Stackable credential programs
123 mapped
Core skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychology
Technology & tools
Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareMedical software
Representative 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.Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.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 art therapy.Customize treatment programs for specific areas of music therapy, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, educational settings, geriatrics, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, or wellness.Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.Design art therapy sessions or programs 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.Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities.Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.Gather diagnostic data from sources such as case documentation, observations of clients, or interviews with clients or family members.Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.Engage clients in music experiences to identify client responses to different styles of music, types of musical experiences, such as improvising or listening, or elements of music, such as tempo or harmony.Participate in continuing education.Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.Integrate behavioral, developmental, improvisational, medical, or neurological approaches into music therapy treatments.Confer with professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.Select or adapt musical instruments, musical equipment, or non-musical materials, such as adaptive devices or visual aids, to meet treatment objectives.Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.Compose, arrange, or adapt music for music therapy treatments.Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.Identify and respond to emergency physical or mental health situations.Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy.Collaborate with others to design or implement interdisciplinary treatment programs.Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Patient medical histories — collect and record using standardized intake protocols under clinical supervisor guidance in an outpatient therapy setting.Neuromuscular and skeletal assessment findings — document using established chiropractic diagnostic frameworks while shadowing licensed practitioners.Active listening techniques — apply during initial patient interviews to gather relevant symptom information under direct clinical oversight.Health and medical history questionnaires — review and flag anomalies for supervisor review prior to patient consultations.Basic manual adjustment techniques — practice on supervised training models and demonstrate foundational spinal adjustment sequencing in a clinical lab environment.Diagnostic terminology from medicine and chiropractic domains — interpret correctly when reviewing patient intake documentation under practitioner direction.Electronic health record software — enter structured patient data accurately following clinic-specific documentation protocols.Problem sensitivity — identify observable deviations in patient posture and gait during supervised physical assessments and report findings to the supervising clinician.Oral comprehension — demonstrate by accurately restating patient-reported symptoms and concerns back to the supervising therapist for verification.Clinical observation skills — apply to distinguish normal from abnormal musculoskeletal presentations during structured supervised patient encounters.
developing
Patient health and medical histories — obtain, synthesize, and record independently using comprehensive intake procedures in a routine outpatient therapy caseload.Neuromuscular and skeletal system functioning — evaluate using established chiropractic diagnostic systems with reduced oversight across a diverse patient panel.Manual spinal adjustments — perform a structured series on appropriate candidates using practiced technique protocols in a community clinic or private practice setting.Differential diagnoses — develop for common musculoskeletal complaints by integrating patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic criteria.Critical thinking — apply when evaluating conflicting clinical signs to select the most evidence-supported treatment approach for familiar patient presentations.Treatment progress — monitor by systematically reviewing patient response data across scheduled sessions and adjusting care plans within established clinical guidelines.Clinical documentation — produce clear, accurate written reports summarizing assessment findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans using office suite and medical software.Social perceptiveness — demonstrate by recognizing patient communication cues indicating discomfort or uncertainty and adapting explanations accordingly during consultations.Articulation adjustments beyond the spine — perform on peripheral joints using competency-verified techniques with peer or senior review available for non-routine cases.Patient education materials — develop and communicate using plain language to support adherence to therapeutic regimens in a structured outpatient environment.
proficient
Complex neuromuscular and skeletal system evaluations — conduct autonomously across a full patient spectrum, integrating chiropractic, biological, and psychological diagnostic frameworks.Non-routine health diagnoses — formulate by critically analyzing comprehensive medical histories, advanced diagnostic findings, and multisystem examination data without supervisor input.Full manual adjustment sequences for complex spinal and articular conditions — design and execute with precise technique calibration in high-acuity or specialty clinical environments.Judgment and decision making — exercise independently when determining contraindications to manual therapy and selecting alternative intervention pathways for at-risk patients.Inductive and deductive reasoning — apply simultaneously to recognize emerging clinical patterns and derive individualized diagnoses across unfamiliar or ambiguous patient presentations.Interdisciplinary care coordination — lead by communicating clinical findings and co-management plans clearly to physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare practitioners.Clinical outcomes data — analyze systematically using medical and spreadsheet software to evaluate treatment efficacy and inform evidence-based practice refinements.Written clinical reports — author at a professional standard for medico-legal, insurance, and referral purposes, demonstrating mastery of English language and medical documentation conventions.Ethical and professional integrity — uphold consistently when navigating complex patient confidentiality, informed consent, and scope-of-practice decisions in autonomous practice.Patient psychological and social factors — assess and integrate into individualized treatment planning to address barriers to recovery within a biopsychosocial care model.
advanced
Clinical competency frameworks for therapeutic practice — design and implement across a multi-provider organization to standardize assessment and treatment quality at scale.Strategic diagnostic protocols — develop and refine institution-wide, drawing on advanced knowledge of medicine, biology, and chiropractic science to elevate system-level care standards.Mentorship and clinical supervision programs — establish for emerging and developing therapists, modeling expert diagnostic reasoning and manual technique within an academic or group practice setting.Organizational health outcomes — lead systematic improvement initiatives by analyzing aggregated patient data and directing evidence-based protocol updates across clinical teams.Interdisciplinary partnerships — cultivate at the executive or department-head level to integrate chiropractic and allied therapy services within broader healthcare delivery systems.Professional education curricula — author and deliver for graduate or continuing education audiences, translating complex neuromuscular science and clinical practice into rigorous instructional content.Policy and ethical standards — shape at the organizational or professional-association level by contributing expert judgment on scope-of-practice, patient safety, and clinical governance matters.Advanced technology adoption — direct the evaluation and integration of medical software, telehealth platforms, and electronic records systems to optimize clinical workflow and data integrity across a practice network.Research and scholarship — lead in the design and dissemination of clinical studies examining therapeutic intervention outcomes, contributing new knowledge to the field's evidence base.Organizational culture of patient-centered care — champion by modeling attention to detail, dependability, and integrity in all clinical and leadership decisions, setting the standard for the entire practitioner team.
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