Joyce Jin Kim
Music Therapist
Ijamsville,MD
Summary
Dedicated Music Therapist with over 17 years of experience in various settings (schools, nursing home, day program for adult, private practice, mental health program) and variety of disabilities/ages. Professional with strong background in therapeutic music interventions and client-centered care. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing needs to achieve impactful results. Skilled in using music to enhance emotional well-being, communication, and cognitive functioning. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Demonstrated proficiency in client assessment and therapeutic rapport building. Proven ability to design personalized treatment plans and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on achieving therapeutic outcomes. Track record of building strong therapeutic relationships and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracted Music Therapist
Star Community Inc.
12.2009 - 05.2018
Music Therapist
Sonata Inc (Music therapy agency)
12.2009 - Current
- Developed personalized music therapy plans to enhance emotional well-being and promote healing.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions utilizing various musical techniques to address client needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patients' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment methods to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Documented session notes thoroughly, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and goals met.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Improved patients' emotional expression through tailored musical interventions and activities.
- Facilitated group music therapy sessions to promote social interaction and support among participants.
Contracted Music Therapist
Homewood living Frederick
12.2009 - Current
- Facilitated group sessions to promote social interaction and emotional expression among participants.
- Improved patients' cognitive functioning and emotional expression through tailored musical interventions and activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Developed creative strategies for addressing barriers that prevented access to or participation in music therapy services for diverse populations.
Contracted Music Therapist
Turning Point Mental Health Service
12.2009 - 05.2018
Contracted Music Therapist
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2014 - 11.2025
- Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet students' IEP goals or objectives.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine students' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive music therapy plans for students.
- Documented session notes thoroughly, maintaining accurate records of students' progress and goals met.
- Attended IEP meetings to share his/her progress and update plans, and communicate with parents.
Contracted Music Therapist
Buckingham's Choice
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing individualized music therapy treatment plans.
- Facilitated group music therapy sessions to promote social interaction and support among participants.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment methods to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL 08.2004 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Piano Performance
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL 08.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music (piano, Organ, Conducting)
Seoul Theological University
Bucheon, South Korea 03.1999 - 02.2003
Skills
- Music Therapy techniques
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural competence
- Clinical assessments
- Therapy session planning
- Neurologic music therapy
- Songwriting techniques
- Music Improvisation
- Instrumental proficiency
- clinical musicianship
- Special education
- Geriatric populations
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Mental health disorders
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Therapeutic relationship
- Patient focused center
- Time management
Certification
- Board Certified Music Therapist – Certification Board for Music Therapists
- Advanced Neurologic Music Therapy Training – The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy
- Maryland Licensed Music Therapist
Timeline
Contracted Music Therapist
Buckingham's Choice
11.2017 - 11.2018
Contracted Music Therapist
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2014 - 11.2025
Contracted Music Therapist
Star Community Inc.
12.2009 - 05.2018
Contracted Music Therapist
Turning Point Mental Health Service
12.2009 - 05.2018
Music Therapist
Sonata Inc (Music therapy agency)
12.2009 - Current
Contracted Music Therapist
Homewood living Frederick
12.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - Piano Performance
Illinois State University
08.2005 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Illinois State University
08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music (piano, Organ, Conducting)
Seoul Theological University
03.1999 - 02.2003