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Are you a decision maker for an organization that supports our community?

Are you curious if adding music therapy to your program is the best use of your budget, time, and resources?

5 Questions to Consider before Adding a Music Therapy Program

Why add music therapy services to your program?

  • Music brings people together

    • Music often feels familiar and is commonly a social and shared experience

    • A music therapist can cultivate an amazing sense of community

  • To enhance the lives of the people that you serve and provide new opportunities for growth

  • To elevate your advertising and energy on site (it’s amazing how often the music therapy group becomes a part of the tour for stakeholders and prospective clients)

  • To help your organization grow and continue to serve others for many years to come

What kind of programs can benefit from adding music therapy?

  • Group Homes

  • Adult Day Programs

  • School Districts

  • Mental/Behavioral Health Facilities

  • Hospitals

  • Retirement Communities

  • Addiction Recovery Programs

  • And more!

Should I hire an employee or partner with an agency?

Pros/Cons to hiring a music therapist as an employee

Pros

  • Cost effective when there are 40 or more hours of work each week

  • The music therapist can more easily integrate with other therapies and communicate effectively when co-treating

  • The program can organically grow and thrive if it has the right leadership and direction

Cons

  • Significant time and resource burden related to hiring, maintaining a job description, training, supervision, etc. (especially when starting a new position or in settings where there is high turnover)

Pros/Cons to partnering with a music therapy agency

Pros

  • Great place to start for organizations who have little to no experience with music therapy

  • Easy to begin and modify

  • Saves time and resources related to employment

  • Comfort of always having a competent therapist regardless of turnover rates

  • Comfort of knowing your therapist is supported by a music therapy team, receiving supervision, and continuing education opportunities

  • Extremely cost effective for programs that only need a handful of music therapy services a week

Cons

  • Less control of how the music therapist conducts their work (assessments, documentation, etc.)

What should you consider as you choose a music therapy agency to work with?

  • Are they professional and effective communicators?

  • Are they reliable, on time, and prepared for sessions?

  • Do they attract top talent to their teams with a range of expertise?

  • Will they work with you to find the right therapist and services for your needs?

  • How do they support their therapists with quality supervision and/or professional development opportunities related to working with individuals in your program?

What are the next steps to request Breakthrough Music Therapy as a music therapy partner?

  • Schedule a free consultation to learn more about our quick and easy process of setting up your music therapy program