STUDENT ASSISTANT

California Department of State Hospitals; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for Temporary (6 month / 1056 hours), Intermittent appointments to the Student Assistant – Music Therapy Intern classification. The role is in San Bernardino County and is supervised by a Board-Certified Music Therapist with clinical oversight from the Internship Director.

Applicants must be academically eligible for Music Therapy Internship upon completion of required coursework and pre‑internship hours through a

Qualifications

• Must be academically eligible for Music Therapy Internship.
• Completion of requisite coursework and pre-internship clinical hours through a university program approved by the AMTA.
• Ability to apply knowledge of music therapy principles and maintain clinical data.
• Audition during the interview is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervised by a Board-Certified Music Therapist and works under the internship director.
• Assist with music therapy services and document progress and outcomes.
• Contribute to a clinical team focused on restoration and development of capabilities.

Skills

Knowledge of Music Therapy

Audition required

Job description

Position Details

Job Code: JC-524043

Position #(s): 502-211-4870-XXX

Working Title: Music Therapy Intern

Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT

Salary (A): $3,167.00 - $3,480.00 (Intermittent hourly rate: $18.27 - $24.62)

Salary (B): $3,389.00 - $3,724.00 (Intermittent hourly rate: $18.27 - $24.62)

Salary (D): $3,878.00 - $4,268.00 (Intermittent hourly rate: $18.27 - $24.62)

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternating range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Student Assistant

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for Temporary (6 month / 1056 hours), Intermittent appointments to the Student Assistant – Music Therapy Intern classification. The Student Assistant - Music Therapy Intern is supervised by a Board-Certified Music Therapist and works under the clinical supervision and general lead of the Music Therapy Internship Director and the administrative supervision of the Chief, Rehabilitation Therapy Service.

The successful candidate must be academically eligible for Music Therapy Internship based upon completion of requisite coursework and pre‑internship clinical hours through a university program approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

Candidates should possess and demonstrate the basic knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of Music Therapy services; basic knowledge of the process of restoration, maintenance and development of capabilities; basic knowledge of the principles of mental health education; the scope and activities of private and public health and welfare agencies; characteristics of mental, emotional, physical, and developmental disorders; current trends in mental health, public health and public welfare; federal and state programs in these fields. They should have ability to utilize and effectively apply required knowledge, establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the workplace, secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically, compose clear, accurate and concise reports, interpret statistical data, analyze situations accurately and take effective action, and communicate effectively.

Additional Information: The classification is a temporary TAU appointment, and the Student Assistant may not work more than 1500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period. No health, dental, or vision benefits are provided for persons in this classification.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a 5–10 minute live audition during the interview to demonstrate functional music skills in singing while playing guitar and keyboard.

Application Instructions

All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment application and a copy of your current school schedule/proof of school enrollment to the Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than the final filing dates listed below.

Application Timeline

• Winter Internship – Final Filing Date: July 24, 2026
• Summer Internship – Final Filing Date: January 4, 2027

Applicants must be available to audition on the scheduled dates.

Regarding communication: The main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam, for any correspondence regarding application status. Applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Please complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey.

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

3102 E Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369

Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov, https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton