Job Posting: Music Therapy Intern

All- Children's Hospital - St. Petersburg, FL

Job Type: internship

Music Therapy internships at All Children's Hospital teaches the function and practice of Music Therapy within a pediatric setting. Training will include developmental effects of hospitalization on children of all ages, basic descriptions of common illnesses and their treatments, and the use of Music Therapy as a coping intervention. Interns will work with staff members in other professions as a member of the health care team. Upon completion, interns will meet minimal AMTA competencies.

With support of the Clinical Training Director, interns at All Children's Hospital will be expected to identify personal strengths and challenges, set internship goals, and evaluate progress on a regular basis. Interns will demonstrate the ability to process and utilize information, feedback and constructive criticism. Interns are also expected to seek guidance when faced with difficulties.

Music Therapy Services at All Children's Hospital

Music Therapy is available to any child referred by physicians, families or staff. Children and young adults are served through individual and group sessions. Patients are seen in their rooms, playrooms, treatment rooms, surgery holding, intensive care units and on-campus clinics. Music Therapy is a program of the Child Life Department, and the therapist works closely with members of this department.

Philosophy of Music Therapy at All Children's Hospital

Music Therapy at All Children's Hospital is an integral part of the care of hospitalized children and their families. Because music is enjoyed by children in their daily lives, affects mental, physical and emotional functioning, and provides for immediate success, it is a valuable tool in supporting the treatment and recovery experience. Through Music Therapy interventions, children find comfort in their surroundings, feel safe and secure, and trust that their concerns will be heard and their needs will be met. Music provides children relief from pain, discomfort and stress, energizes children to participate in the healing process, and motivates them to continue their developmental paths. Music is a positive medium for children to learn coping strategies for hospitalization and illness, and for functioning in the various roles of their lives. Through the process of Music Therapy, family members participate in the care of their children. Music Therapy supports the bonds between children and their families so the hospital experience is as positive and as successful as possible. This purpose is achieved through the utilization of behavioral, cognitive and biomedical theories.

Internship Expectations

Prospective interns must demonstrate competency in the following areas:

Music Skills

1. Transpose simple compositions to 2 other keys.
2. Accompany self proficiently on keyboard or guitar.
3. Sing in tune and with pleasing voice quality.
4. Perform 3 children's songs and 2 other songs of choice.

Clinical Skills

1. Proficiently lead 2 group activities
   1. Give easily understood directions.
   2. Utilize an accompaniment instrument: piano, guitar or Q-chord
   3. Use age-appropriate music.
   4. Describe the interventions' therapeutic benefits for hospitalized children.
2. Interact appropriately with patients
   1. Encourage participation by modeling or verbal/non-verbal communication.
   2. Reinforce patient participation.
   3. Respect patient's declination to participate.

Professional Skills

1. Write clearly with correct grammar.
2. Verbally communicate with appropriate language, eye contact and voice.
3. Demonstrate self-confidence.
   1. Define strengths and weaknesses
   2. Define personal expectations of an internship   

Internship Provisions

• No stipend is available.
• Interns receive a 20% discount in the hospital cafeteria.
• Interns will receive assistance in locating lodging.
• The hospital is on the main bus line.

Interview

Each applicant will participate in a phone screening.  Following an acceptable screening, an on-site personal interview will be scheduled.

Application

Please complete the application and return with all requested documents and letters to the address given.  Partial applications will be returned to applicant.

Insurance

All interns must have proof of liability insurance before beginning internship.

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