As used in ORS 681.700 to 681.730, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) Music therapist means a person licensed to practice music therapy under ORS 681.700 to 681.730. (2)(a) Music therapy means the clinical and evidence-based use of specialized music techniques to accomplish individualized goals of music therapy clients by employing strategies and tools that include but are not limited to: (A) Acceptance of clients referred for music therapy by other health care or educational professionals, family members or caregivers; (B) Assessment of clients to determine appropriate music therapy services; (C) Development and implementation of individualized music therapy treatment plans that identify goals, objectives and strategies of music therapy that are appropriate for clients; (D) Use of music therapy techniques such as improvisation, performance, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, guided imagery with music, learning through music and movement to music; (E) Evaluation of a clients response to music therapy techniques and to the clients individualized music therapy treatment plan; (F) Any necessary modification of the clients individualized music therapy treatment plan; (G) Any necessary collaboration with other health care professionals treating a client; and (H) Minimizing of barriers that may restrict a clients ability to receive or fully benefit from music therapy services. (b) Music therapy does not include the diagnosis of physical, mental or communication disorders. Note: 681.700 to 681.730 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 681 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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