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 client’s response to music therapy techniques and to the client’s individualized music therapy treatment plan;

(F) Any necessary modification of the client’s 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 client’s ability to receive or fully benefit from music therapy services.

(b) ‘Music therapy’ does not include the diagnosis of physical, mental or communication disorders. [2015 c.632 § 1]

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.