Here, There, and Everywhere: Life as a Private Practice MT CMTE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

There is much to consider about working in private practice. Private practice MTs must possess certain qualities to ensure success. These include being self-driven but flexible, and having the ability to work with others in fluid situations yet continue to be firm in one's commitments to the principles of music therapy. Professional interactions with healthcare and education stakeholders can increase your hours and pay. Mindfulness, thinking on your feet, and music therapy in the moment is paramount to successful sessions. Self-care is necessary to make each session a success and to keep the therapist fresh.

This presentation will include things to consider before securing that first contract or client or improving your burgeoning private practice. Hear from three successful private practice owners on how they got started, how their businesses have evolved and how they continue to succeed. We will end with a panel discussion on nitty-gritty business functions, like billing, marketing, and maintaining equipment.

This 3-hour course may earn music therapy professionals up to 3 CMTE credits towards recertification.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Participants will identify three steps to starting a private practice in music therapy. (CBMT V. B. 14, 16, 18)
2. Participants will identify three potential challenges to growing a private practice.
   (CBMT V. B. 9, 10, 20)
3. Participants will describe two essential business functions, including billing and marketing. (CBMT V. B. 19)

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

No prerequisites necessary. Open to professional music therapists and music therapy students. Current MT-BC status required to earn continuing education credits.

“Here, There, and Everywhere: Life as a Private Practice MT” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 3 credits. Kansas City Metro Music Therapists, Approved Provider #P-096, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

This course may be cancelled due to inclement weather or presenter illness. In the event the course is cancelled, pre-registered participants will be notified and the course will be rescheduled. Refunds will be issued if the rescheduled date is unavailable to the participant. KCMMT reserves the right to grant refunds on a case-by-case basis.

Info: After a short introduction, hear from Rachelle Morgan, MA, MT-BC about her music therapy private practice, Soundscaping Source.

Info: Kristi Hanson, MT-BC, will present on her music therapy private practice, Stepping Stones.

Info: Maggie Rodgers, MT-BC will share about her 42+ years of experience as a clinician across multiple contracts and settings.

Info: Use this time to ask questions to our expert panelists!

Info: After summarizing our learning and time together, we would love to hear your feedback on your CMTE experience. All attendees are asked to complete a provided feedback form in order to receive their certificate of completion. Completed forms may be submitted in person at the end of the event or via email to Y210ZWtjbW10IHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=.

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