Music, Dance, Drama, Play, Hypnotic, and Related Therapists

What the job involves

• Assesses patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
• Develops and implements treatment plans using applications such as dance, drama, hypnotic and music therapies
• Evaluates and documents patients' progress through treatment plans

Key values of workers in Music, Dance, Drama, Play, Hypnotic, and Related Therapists

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Music, Dance, Drama, Play, Hypnotic, and Related Therapists

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.