Dance/Movement Therapy Intern

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO is seeking a Dance/Movement Therapy intern to support the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program across SCO centers. The role offers clinical experience with young children birth to five and their caregivers, under licensed supervision within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and educators.

Graduate students in a Creative Arts Therapy program will gain hands-on experience, contribute to trauma-informed practices, and participate in family engagement events while documenting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's level Creative Arts Therapy program (required).
• Strong interest in infant and early childhood mental health and underserved communities.
• Foundational understanding of child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with very young children and caregivers is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, community-based setting.
• Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Supervised clinical hours toward ADTA certification (R-DMT eligibility) and graduate internship hours.
• Training in infant mental health frameworks and reflective supervision.
• Exposure to community-based, culturally responsive service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate or lead dance/movement therapy sessions for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children and their caregivers.
• Support parent-child dyadic work using movement-based interventions to enhance attachment, emotional regulation, and communication.
• Observe and document child development, play behavior, and relational dynamics within therapeutic settings.
• Participate in clinical supervision and weekly team case conferences.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and educators to support children's social-emotional development.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of creative arts-based programming and family engagement events.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including session notes and treatment plans, in accordance with organizational policies and ethical standards.
• Engage in reflective practice and ongoing learning around trauma, diversity, and cultural humility.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

Master's level Creative Arts Therapy program (in progress)

Job description

Program: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program

Department: Wonder with Me

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor or Internship Coordinator

Location: Various SCO Infant / Early childhood centers and programs

Position Summary: The Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) Intern will support the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program in delivering developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and relationship-based therapeutic services. This internship is designed for a graduate student currently enrolled in an accredited Dance/Movement Therapy program seeking clinical experience with young children (ages birth to five) and their caregivers. The intern will work under the supervision of a licensed creative arts therapist and as part of a multidisciplinary team including mental health clinicians, early childhood educators, and family support specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate or lead individual and group dance/movement therapy sessions for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children and their caregivers.


• Support parent-child dyadic work using movement-based interventions to enhance attachment, emotional regulation, and communication.


• Observe and document child development, play behavior, and relational dynamics within therapeutic settings.


• Participate in clinical supervision and weekly team case conferences.


• Collaborate with mental health professionals and educators to support children's social-emotional development.


• Assist in the planning and implementation of creative arts-based programming and family engagement events.


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including session notes and treatment plans, in accordance with organizational policies and ethical standards.


• Engage in reflective practice and ongoing learning around trauma, diversity, and cultural humility.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's level Creative Arts Therapy program (required).


• Strong interest in infant and early childhood mental health and working with underserved communities.


• Foundational understanding of child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care.


• Experience with or enthusiasm for working with very young children and caregivers.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, community-based setting.


• Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.


• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.


• Supervised clinical hours toward ADTA certification (R-DMT eligibility) and graduate level internship hours.


• Training in infant mental health frameworks and reflective supervision.


• Exposure to community-based, culturally responsive service delivery.


• Opportunities to engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration with early childhood and mental health professionals.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 50% of the time

Masters or better.

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