2026 Minnesota Statutes
148H.13 PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY.
Subdivision 1.Referrals.
A licensed music therapist may accept referrals for music therapy services from medical, developmental, mental health, or education professionals; family members; clients; caregivers; or others involved and authorized to provide services to the client.
Subd. 2.Assessment.
A licensed music therapist must conduct a music therapy assessment of a client to determine if treatment is indicated. If treatment is indicated, the licensee must collect systematic, comprehensive, and accurate information to determine the appropriateness and type of music therapy services to provide the client.
Subd. 3.Knowledge and skill.
A licensed music therapist must use appropriate knowledge and skills when providing music therapy services, including the use of research, reasoning, and problem-solving skills to determine appropriate actions in the context of each specific clinical setting.
Subd. 4.Treatment plan.
A licensed music therapist must develop an individualized music therapy treatment plan for the client based on the results of the music therapy assessment under subdivision 2. The music therapy treatment plan must include individualized goals and objectives that focus on the assessed needs and strengths of the client and must specify music therapy approaches and interventions to be used to address the goals and objectives. The individualized music therapy treatment plan must be consistent with any other developmental, rehabilitative, habilitative, medical, mental health, preventive, wellness care, or educational services being provided to the client.
Subd. 5.Evaluation; client progress.
A licensed music therapist shall evaluate on an ongoing basis the client's response to music therapy and to the music therapy treatment plan, document the client's progress, and make modifications to the plan, as appropriate. A licensed music therapist shall determine when music therapy services are no longer needed in collaboration with the client, the client's health care provider or providers, family members of the client, and other appropriate individuals upon whom the client relies for support.
Subd. 6.Communication with client and others.
A licensed music therapist shall collaborate with and educate the client and the client's family, caregiver, and any other appropriate individual regarding the needs of the client being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy treatment addresses those needs. A licensed music therapist shall minimize any barriers to ensure that the client receives music therapy services in the least restrictive environment.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes