Dance/Movement Therapy Intern: Infants & Young Children

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

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