Kai Lovell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Board-certified music therapist dedicated to delivering exceptional care through ongoing personal and professional development. Committed to continuous adaptation and enhancement of clinical skills, utilizing evidence-based practices and insights from collaboration with mental health professionals. Prioritizes strong therapeutic rapport and working alliances to foster meaningful growth, ensuring each approach is tailored to individual client needs rather than a one-size-fits-all mentality. Currently accruing hours toward LPC licensure, skilled in integrating music experiences with verbal processing to create a dynamic therapeutic environment that respects client comfort and interests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Allied Therapist - Music Therapist
Legacy Treatment Services
04.2025 - Current
- Responsible for providing both group and individual music therapy interventions to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Developmental Disorders (DD) to help support their treatment goals.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Established a treatment team schedule to help facilitate greater accountability and structure among the Behaviorists, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Allied Therapist. This encouraged greater client involvement due to greater consistency and collaboration between therapeutic groups.
- Initiated the organization and utilization of a music room to provide clients with greater autonomy and choice in music engagement and individual expression.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained case notes and documentation on CareLogic EMR, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
Creative Therapist – Per Diem
Hampton Behavioral Health Clinic – Inpatient
06.2024 - Current
- Plan, implement, and adapt music therapy intervention for groups ranging in age from adolescents to older adults and in participant numbers from 6 to 30 members
- Responsible for documenting patient level of participation, affect, mood, behavior, thought process, and progress towards treatment goals using Cerner EMR program.
- Create structured environment utilizing 1) Check-in/warm-up to help build and assess group cohesion, attention, and participation ability of individual members, 2) Core music experience and discussion on topic (types of music experiences and level of discussion vary from group to group depending on patient need, ability, and interest), 3) Closing, a chance for grounding, final thoughts and take-aways.
Allied Clinical Therapist - Per Diem
Penn Medicine at Princeton House Behavioral Health – Inpatient
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Daily responsibilities include facilitating three group music therapy sessions, notes for each patient following group interaction (participation, mood/affect, thought process), and new patient intake assessments.
- Engage with different styles and genres of music depending on group members preferred music and cultural backgrounds.
- Responsible for creating a safe and respectful group environment in order to facilitate open and honest engagement.
Music Therapy Intern
Penn Medicine at Princeton House Behavioral Health – Inpatient
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Utilized diverse instruments and musical styles to cater to each patient's unique preferences and needs.
- Participated actively in supervision meetings, refining clinical skills through constructive feedback from experienced therapists.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere by adapting intervention strategies for individuals with varying abilities and backgrounds.
Fieldwork Student
Angelic Health, YESPhilly, Artman (Senior Living), Living Unlimited
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Angelic Health Hospice, Atlantic City, NJ, Observe and co-lead sessions with individuals (and their families) working with end-of-life issues and dementia; play client-selected music and engage in artistic collaborations with clients to offer outlets of expression, comfort, and strengthened social connections., Karen Melita, ~70 hours completed
- Artman, Ambler, PA, Observed and led music therapy groups ranging from 6-18 members in assisted living units, as well as offered musical support for special events., Sarah Biedka ~ 80 hours completed
- Living Unlimited, Harrisburg, PA, Observed and led sessions with clients living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's syndrome, and intellectual disabilities., Joshua Stevenson ~ 25 hours completed
- YesPhilly, Philadelphia, PA, Observed and led music and health class., Andrea Giraldo ~ 30 hours completed
Vespers Accompanist
First Unitarian Church
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Accompanied monthly musical meditation worship service on piano
- Co-led rehearsals with drop-in group of singers and instrumentalists.
Education
Master of Music Therapy (MMT) - Music Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Film And Video Production
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY01.2006
Skills
- Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC)
- Instrument Proficiency (piano, guitar, percussion, voice)
- Group therapy facilitation
- DBT and CBT techniques
- Narrative therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Creative and Resourceful
- Multicultural Competence
Certification
MT-BC
Timeline
Allied Therapist - Music Therapist
Legacy Treatment Services
04.2025 - Current
Creative Therapist – Per Diem
Hampton Behavioral Health Clinic – Inpatient
06.2024 - Current
Allied Clinical Therapist - Per Diem
Penn Medicine at Princeton House Behavioral Health – Inpatient
03.2024 - 03.2025
Music Therapy Intern
Penn Medicine at Princeton House Behavioral Health – Inpatient
09.2022 - 12.2023
Fieldwork Student
Angelic Health, YESPhilly, Artman (Senior Living), Living Unlimited
02.2020 - 05.2022
Vespers Accompanist
First Unitarian Church
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Film And Video Production
Ithaca College
Master of Music Therapy (MMT) - Music Therapy
Temple University
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