INTERN WITH US

• A supportive work environment with a good mix of fun, seriousness, humility, joy and understanding

• Longer internship time period than usual (September-May) with breaks built-in and Friday’s off

• Participation in planning and executing two annual community music events

• Learn small business operations

• Focus on increasing personal self-awareness through use of the creative arts

• One-on-one mentoring

• Opportunities to learn and provide music therapy advocacy with Pennsylvania state government

• Supervision from board-certified music therapists

 

WHERE WILL I WORK?

• Two outpatient private practice clinic spaces (1 in Lebanon County and 1 in Dauphin County)Two

• Assisted living and nursing care facilities

• Early childhood care centers

• Music therapy business owners’ home offices

You will need reliable transportation to take you in and around Dauphin, Lebanon and Cumberland counties.

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WHO WILL I WORK WITH?

In clinical settings, you'll work with:

• groups of young, neurotypical children

• older adult groups and individuals with varying kinds of age- and dementia- related diagnoses

• individuals varying between ages of 3-65 years with needs related to congenital and acquired diagnoses

In music therapy settings, you'll work with:

• nurses (all levels of practice)

• administrative staff

• activities directors and staff

• custodians

• family members of clients

• child care directors and providers​

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WHAT QUALITIES SHOULD I BRING TO THIS INTERNSHIP?

• Driven and excited about music therapy

• A vibrant personality with the ability to shift energy within clinical settings

• The desire for a greater understanding of yourself through a mindset of increasing self-awareness and seeking support

• Creativity and Imagination

• Organization

• Punctuality

 

WHAT SUPERVISORY APPROACHES WILL BE UTILIZED?

We supervise from a lense of personal experience in the private practice and clinical music therapy setting.  We encourage unabashed inquisitivity of the self and strive to help interns understand the positive impact increasing self-awareness has in the development of a board-certified music therapist.  Supervising the music therapy intern is entering into a relationship with open communication, accountability, and encouragement. 

• Written policies and procedures

• Observation and feedback

• Practice with team members

• Verbal and written processing

• Written and visual media assignments

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WHAT IS THE APPLICATION TIMELINE?

• Applications accepted: January 1 - 31, 2025

• Interviews held in Lebanon, PA: February 1 - 15, 2025

• Applicants notified of status: March 1, 2025

• Internship start date: September 8, 2025

• Estimated end date: May 22, 2026