Harmony Between Music and Therapy: Entry-Level Music Therapy Jobs

Music is so intertwined with emotions, mood and well-being, that it makes sense that a musical therapist would need to be interested in not only music, but in helping people with these challenges as well. Typical musical therapists work in the school systems, hospitals, and substance abuse facilities, to name a few.
Someone interested in music therapy does need to have a bachelor’s degree but there are a variety of degree programs available. You can get a degree in music therapy or a joint degree in education, or even a master’s degree in music therapy. It is a legitimate health related field and the function of music therapists is to improve the wellness of patients.
This seems to be an interesting way to put your musical talents to use in a unique way and if you are one of those musically gifted persons, maybe you should start searching for entry-level music therapy jobs as well.
As a music therapist you will not actually teach music, although you do need to have a degree in music. It is more about the patient and teaching them to incorporate music into their own lives as part of their treatment process.
As for job opportunities, I recommend looking into the Association of Professional Music Therapists and see what you can find. There are also a bunch of resources listed below as well. So have fun, learn new things and find that entry-level job!!
Resources:
http://healthcare.monster.com/therapy/articles/music/
http://www.music.ecu.edu/depts/therapy/mtinfo.htm
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/profiles/profile713/
http://hometown.aol.com/kathysl/jobs.html
http://www.musictherapy.org/requirements.html
Association of Professional Music Therapists:
http://www.apmt.org/