Music Therapy Intern

About the role#

HealthPartners offers a comprehensive medical Music Therapy internship program, established in 1998. This full-time, 1000-hour program provides hands-on experience across a variety of clinical settings including inpatient hospitals, cancer centers, home care hospice, and Parkinson’s rehabilitation. Interns work under the supervision of board-certified music therapists to gain experience in medical music therapy, hospice care, and neurologic music therapy.

What you'll do#

• Facilitate group and individual music therapy sessions in diverse clinical environments.
• Deliver patient and family-focused care under the direction of staff music therapists.
• Document clinical progress in the EPIC electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and administrative duties to prepare for professional practice.
• Provide sessions in accordance with American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) National Roster Internship guidelines.

What you'll need#

• Completion of a four-year or Master’s equivalency degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved academic program.
• Excellent proficiency on piano or guitar, plus good proficiency on one additional chordal accompaniment instrument.
• Strong vocal skills, including a pleasant tone and the ability to sing accurately on pitch.
• Ability to independently assess and treat patients with diverse needs, including those who are non-verbal, unresponsive, or have cognitive impairments.
• Willingness to learn a large and varied repertoire of music to accommodate different ages, cultures, and religious beliefs.
• Access to a personal vehicle for travel between various clinical work locations.

Location & details#

• Primary location: Methodist Hospital Campus in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
• Additional locations: May include sites in Bloomington, St. Paul, and Stillwater.
• Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
• Modality: On-site.
• Status: Full-time.