Potential Barriers to Music Therapy in the United States
Cost Concerns
Certified music therapist cost. Numerous studies utilized certified music therapists to ensure optimal interventional results and engage the participants (Clare, 2014; Sung, 2012; Ridder, 2013; Chu, 2013; Raglio, 2015; Cooke, 2010). Many healthcare facilities, including both skilled nursing facilities and acute care settings, may not have the funding to hire a certified music therapist. According to the American Music Therapy Association (2015), the average salary for music therapist in 2015 was $50,808; however, salaries ranged from $20,000 to $200,000 (American Music Therapy Association, 2015).
Funded payment for music therapy services. At this time, there are only
Cost Concerns
Certified music therapist cost. Numerous studies utilized certified music therapists to ensure optimal interventional results and engage the participants (Clare, 2014; Sung, 2012; Ridder, 2013; Chu, 2013; Raglio, 2015; Cooke, 2010). Many healthcare facilities, including both skilled nursing facilities and acute care settings, may not have the funding to hire a certified music therapist. According to the American Music Therapy Association (2015), the average salary for music therapist in 2015 was $50,808; however, salaries ranged from $20,000 to $200,000 (American Music Therapy Association, 2015).
Funded payment for music therapy services. At this time, there are only