Inactive, not accepting applications at this time.
Online applications are accepted from September 1 to November 1 each year for a July 1 start date.
To apply for a music therapy internship position at University of Iowa Health Care, please complete the application and submit materials by the November 1st deadline.
The University of Iowa Health Care National Roster Music Therapy internship accepts two interns each year. The internship start date is the Monday after 4th of July with completion at the end of early January. Entry-level requirements include strong vocal skills with ability to accompany self on guitar, uke and piano, and an understanding of goal-based music therapy to meet specific patient needs.
Interns are exposed to patients of all ages with varying needs while receiving close supervision designed to encourage growth in the therapeutic, documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for future employment. They work closely with interdisciplinary team members.
A strong emphasis is placed on developing the student’s therapeutic use of live music.
Interns have the opportunity to develop skills in both group and individual settings with different supervising music therapists during 3 rotations:
Pediatrics, including neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care and oncology
Psychiatry, including pediatrics and adult
Supportive and Palliative Care, including adult and pediatrics
The music therapy program at UI Health Care works within a bio-psychosocial philosophy of care. We address the biomedical needs of our patients by implementing music therapy interventions designed to maximize their psychosocial functioning. Across the age span, we focus on:
promoting healthy coping skills
decreasing pain and anxiety
elevating mood
supporting family members
facilitating the expression of feelings, particularly grief
promoting developmental progress
normalizing the hospital environment
For more details about this internship, please see the fact sheet.
Electronic submissions will start on September 1st each year. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
