Music Therapy Intern

About the role#

The Music Therapy Intern provides patient-centered music therapy sessions in accordance with American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) National Roster Internship guidelines. This comprehensive, full-time program offers experience across various medical settings and patient populations within the HealthPartners and Park Nicollet network. Interns work under the supervision of board-certified music therapists to aid in the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of psychosocial, physical, or spiritual health.

What you'll do#

Interns are gradually given increased caseloads and responsibilities to prepare for professional practice. Key duties include:

• Facilitating individual and group music therapy sessions in clinical settings such as inpatient hospitals, cancer centers, hospice care, and the Struthers Parkinson’s Center.
• Documenting patient care in the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Performing administrative duties to support clinical operations.
• Engaging in educational opportunities, including conferences and on-site workshops.

What you'll need#

• Completion of a four-year or Master’s equivalency degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved academic program prior to the start date.
• Excellent proficiency in piano or guitar, with good proficiency in at least one other chordal accompaniment instrument.
• Strong vocal skills, including accurate pitch and a pleasant tone.
• Ability to independently assess and treat patients, including those who are non-verbal, unresponsive, imminently dying, or experiencing cognitive impairments.
• Reliable personal transportation to travel between multiple work locations daily.

Location & details#

• Location: Based at Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, with additional rotations in Bloomington, Saint Paul, and Stillwater.
• Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 start dates.
• Modality: On-site.
• Status: Full-time.