California Department of State Hospitals · 3 hours ago
STUDENT ASSISTANT
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$3,167/mo - $3,480/moThe California Department of State Hospitals is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males. They are seeking a Student Assistant - Music Therapy Intern who will learn to provide rehabilitative programs and services under the supervision of a Board Certified Music Therapist, focusing on patient assessment, treatment, and therapeutic activities.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
California Department of State Hospitals
California Department of State Hospitals manages the California state hospital system.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Chambers
Chief Financial Officer
April Nielsen
Chief Human Resources Officer
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2025-11-10
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