Sections
8 entriesSection 4650Establishes “Music Therapy Act” as the official name of the chapter and allows the chapter to be cited by that title. The…Section 4651Establishes legislative findings describing national music-therapist certification, including an approved degree, at least 1,200 hours of supervised clinical work, a national certification…Section 4652Establishes legislative intent only that the music-therapy chapter provide a statutory definition of music therapy and enable consumers and state and local…Section 4653Defines “music therapy” as clinical, evidence-based use of music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs…Section 4654Prohibits an individual providing music therapy from using the title “Board Certified Music Therapist” unless the individual completes a qualifying bachelor’s degree…Section 4655Prohibits a person engaged in music therapy from stating or implying that the person provides licensed mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or occupational…Section 4656Prohibits a person from using the title “Board Certified Music Therapist” unless that person meets the requirements identified in the referenced provision.…Section 4657Exempts a music therapist currently employed by the State of California from any construction of the chapter that would require certification as…