As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)"Advisory group" means the Music Therapy Advisory Group.
(2)"Board certified music therapist" means an individual who has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association, has passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists certification examination or transitioned into board certification, and remains actively certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
(3)"Music therapist" means a person licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter.
(4)"Music therapy" means the clinical and evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship through an individualized music therapy treatment plan for the clien
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Advisory group" means the Music Therapy Advisory Group. (2) "Board certified music therapist" means an individual who has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association, has passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists certification examination or transitioned into board certification, and remains actively certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. (3) "Music therapist" means a person licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter. (4) "Music therapy" means the clinical and evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship through an individualized music therapy treatment plan for the client that identifies the goals, objectives, and potential strategies of the music therapy services appropriate for the client using music therapy interventions, which may include music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, learning through music, and movement to music. This term may include: (A) Accepting referrals for music therapy services from physicians, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, audiologists, or other medical, developmental, or mental health professionals; education professionals; family members; clients; or caregivers. Before providing music therapy services to a client for a medical, developmental, or mental health condition, the licensee shall collaborate, as applicable, with the client's physician, psychologist, or mental health professional to review the client's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan. During the provision of music therapy services to a client for a medical, developmental, or mental health condition, the licensee shall collaborate, as applicable, with the client's speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, audiologist, or other medical or developmental professional to review the client's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan; (B) Conducting a music therapy assessment of a client to collect systematic, comprehensive, and accurate information necessary to determine the appropriate type of music therapy services to provide for the client; (C) Developing an individualized music therapy treatment plan for the client; (D) Carrying out an individualized music therapy treatment plan that is consistent with any other medical, developmental, mental health, or educational services being provided to the client; (E) Evaluating the client's response to music therapy and the individualized music therapy treatment plan and suggesting modifications, as appropriate; (F) Developing a plan for determining when the provision of music therapy services is no longer needed in collaboration with the client, any physician, or other provider of health care or education of the client, any appropriate member of the family of the client, and any other appropriate person upon whom the client relies for support; (G) Minimizing any barriers so that the client may receive music therapy services in the least restrictive environment; and (H) Collaborating with and educating the client and the family or caregiver of the client or any other appropriate person about the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy addresses those needs. (5) "Office" means the office of the Secretary of State. (6) "Secretary" means the Secretary of State or his or her designee.