Orchard Manor has been a Clinical Training Site for Music Therapy since July 1999.  Music Therapy has been a part of Orchard Manor's overall care for over ten years.  The program has grown steadily over the past four years and was one of three facilities in the country to receive a grant for instruments in 1997 from the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.  Music Therapy is used to facilitate healing by addressing the holistic health dimensions of an individual using music as a tool to promote interpersonal, emotional, and spiritual expression and growth.

MUSIC THERAPY. . .

• Receives referrals from physicians, nurses, social workers, QMRP's, and other  therapists
  
• Assesses the physical, emotional, and mental capabilities of individuals through specialized diagnostic techniques
  
• Designs treatment plans and evaluates treatment as members of an interdisciplinary team
  
• Creates structured sessions using music therapy applications to support the goals of each individual
  
• Works with a wide range of diagnoses (such as Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Alzheimer's/dementia, stroke, cancer, terminal illness, Traumatic Brain Injury, mental retardation, mental illness/depression, etc.) on both the Developmentally Disabled and Skilled Nursing Units
  

• Must graduate from an approved music therapy program from more than 70 approved colleges or universities
  
• Must complete a six month (1,040 consecutive hours minimum) internship at an approved Clinical Training Site
  
• Must pass the national certification board exam to receive the credential (BC), demonstrating entry level skills in the profession following internship
  
• Must have proper  training and credentials or is not qualified to provide music therapy services
  

Music Therapy Staff                     Overview of Music Therapy Internship
Philosophy                                   Intern Orientation 
Skill Expectations                        Internship Application Procedure
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