Neurologic Music Therapist - Clinical Internship - Burke

Application Deadlines:

• Summer (June Start): March 1st
• Fall (September Start): March 1st
• Spring (Jan/Feb Start): October 1st

Expectations and Responsibilities

• Complete 1040 hours with ~900 of direct clinical care
• Develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of neurologic populations, NMT research, neuroanatomy, neuroscience of music that supports NMT interventions
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of professional roles and duties and develop working relationships with other disciplines in client treatment programs. Examples: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Respiratory Therapy, Nurses, Doctors, etc.
• Observe and facilitate co-treatment, individual and group assessments and sessions using NMT interventions.
• Develop treatment plans and set goals/objectives for patients.
• Increase knowledge on standardized assessments and be able to articulate the importance of measuring progress of patient goals.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team, patient and family members about the uses and benefits of NMT.
• Complete documentation on all sessions provided.
• Demonstrates strong clinical musicianship
• Attend and participate in supervision
• Conduct an in-service about NMT
• Maintain patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA.

We’re looking for you to bring

• Working towards a degree in Music Therapy
• Strong clinical skills in administering NMT interventions
• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Self-Motivated, possessing grit and energy
• Dedication and commitment to MedRhythms’ mission of access and improving patient care