In group or individual settings, music therapists work with clients of all ages using songs/ musical instuments to help them work through their difficulties, whether they are emotional, physical, mental or psychological in nature. Music therapists work with a variety of clients, including those with:
Learning difficulties
Physical disabilities
Autism
Emotional or behavioural problems
Psychiatric illnesses
Dementia
Terminal illnesses
Organic or neurological
impairments
Specialist treatments such as this are becoming much more widely recognized in the UK, and opportunities for qualified practitioners are increasing. There are currently in excess of 300 state registered music therapists in the UK working in a variety of settings, including:
Hospitals
Special schools
Nurseries
Hospices
Day centres
Prisons
Private practice
The largest employers are the National Health Service (NHS), and local education authorities, social services and special education. These two areas account for around 50% of all available jobs. Other possibilities include private work, or clinical work and research supported by charitable organisations or trusts. There are also a limited number of opportunities working abroad, either within a private practice or as part of a development programme.
The first place to look for opportunities is the monthly vacancy list produced by the Association of Professional Music Therapists (APMT). Other places to look would include:
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