What is a movement therapist and how to become one

Key steps to become a movement therapist

1. Explore movement therapist education requirements

   Most common movement therapist degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.9 %

   Master's

   39.1 %

   Associate

   2.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific movement therapist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Substance Abuse	21.90%
   Mental Health	21.52%
   Adaptive	10.78%
   Art Therapy	10.73%
   Eating Disorders	9.89%

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3. Complete relevant movement therapist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New movement therapists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a movement therapist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real movement therapist resumes.

4. Research movement therapist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage ventilator care, intubation, arterial line placement, mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, and CPAP.
   • Identify presenting/existing barriers that impede adequate social-functioning and goal-attainment with the purpose of connecting patients to adequate resources within a community.
   • Contribute to curriculum planning and document progress notes consistent with IEP goals.
   • Receive DBT, recovery model, and therapeutic communication training to enhance therapeutic techniques.

5. Prepare your movement therapist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your movement therapist resume.

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6. Apply for movement therapist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a movement therapist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams