• Music Therapy Therapist Skills Checklist Form

    Use this checklist to assess a music therapy therapist’s skills, clinical practice, and readiness. Complete each section based on observed or reviewed performance.

  • Therapist Profile

  • Primary Work Setting*
  • Primary Client Population Served*

  • Music Therapy Skills Checklist

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  • Skills Demonstrated

  • Clinical Practice and Session Management

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  • Adaptability, Ethics, and Safety

  • Adapting sessions for varying abilities*
  • Recognizing signs of client distress*
  • De-escalation skills*
  • Emergency awareness and response*
  • Ethical decision-making*
  • Confidentiality practices*
  • Use of inclusive and respectful language*
  • Accessibility accommodations*
  • Referral or escalation when needed*
  • Needs additional supervision or training in any area?*

  • Evaluator Summary

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  • Recommendation Status*
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