Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The  Student Assistant - Music Therapy Intern  will be under the direct supervision of the Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) supervisors in cooperation with the service internship committee under the direction of the Program Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). They will learn to provide rehabilitative programs and services through appropriate patient assessment, treatment, service planning, therapeutic activities, discharge planning and community reintegration by using the principles and practices of the respected disciplines to develop, maintain, or restore physical, emotional, and social competencies of the patients. The Music Therapy Intern will learn to provide recovery focused treatment interventions and participate on the treatment teams of patients assigned under the supervision of the Internship Supervisors.

• Learn to gather information on the patients assigned through attendance in shift changes, treatment teams, group observation, patient interview, chart review, and consultations. Patient caseload will be assigned by supervisor.
• Learn to organize, plan, and conduct rehabilitation therapy treatment groups. Groups will follow recovery principles, recognizing and integrating the patient’s strengths, interests, and therapeutic goals.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of patients. 
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and other clinical meetings as assigned and/or requested.
• Prepare and present a case study to the rehabilitation therapy service.

Expectations for entering the internship include:

• Completion of coursework towards a degree in Music Therapy with the anticipated completion of a bachelor’s degree from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) accredited college or university.
• Eligibility for internship placement as defined by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) including completion of coursework and demonstration of competency pre-requisites. 
• Have basic functional music skills and be familiar with a wide variety of musical forms and styles.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to structure group sessions and formulate SMART objectives for groups and individuals.
• Be receptive to feedback.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to maintain strong interpersonal boundaries.

Please follow these links for additional intership information:  Music Therapy Internship Application Information Letter and  California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero Music Therapy Internship Program . 

Please email the Music Therapy Internship Director at  ASHMusicTherapyInternship@dsh.ca.gov for the current internship manual and housing information. 

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

This is a 6-month temporary appointment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Please follow these links for additional intership information:  Music Therapy Internship Application Information Letter and  California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero Music Therapy Internship Program . 

Please email the Music Therapy Internship Director at  ASHMusicTherapyInternship@dsh.ca.gov for the current internship manual and housing information. 

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Commute Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted. Scanned, copied or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.

• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.

• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - You must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college/university program.
• Other - You must provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.
  Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.  Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.
• Other - You must provide a Letter of Eligibility from your University's Director of Music Therapy stating when you will be completing your coursework. Verification may be included in a Letter of Recommendation if written by your Music Therapy Program Director. 
• Other - You must submit two (2) signed, Letters of Recommendation. One must be from your Music Therapy Instructor or Director. The signed letters may be uploaded via CalCareers, mailed directly to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (see How To Apply section for mailing address), or the author may email the letters directly to  ASHEmployment@dsh.ca.gov .
  If you are not uploading your letters, you may instead use the Bypass option (select Choose/Upload then select Bypass File) .
• Other - You must provide a Brief Narrative describing an experience which contributed to pursuing your degree or enhancing your education in Music Therapy. The narrative must be one page in length in APA format.
• Other - You must provide a Session Plan from your most recent practicum (exactly as required by your current supervisor).
• Other -

  You must submit two (2) Therapeutic Music Skills Demonstration Videos by providing an unlisted YouTube link(s). See the “Prospective Internship Letter" for video requirements. The link may be uploaded via CalCareers on a word document or emailed directly to  ASHEmployment@dsh.ca.gov . 
  If you are not uploading your videos, you may instead use the Bypass option (select Choose/Upload then select Bypass File). 

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Permanent employment, Temporary work, Internship, Work at office, Shift work,

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