Experiences
Interns at Hospice of Palm Beach County conduct sessions with patients facing terminal illnesses and their families. The internship experience includes observation, coleading, an independent caseload, supervision, special projects, education programs, and an individualized approach to each student's educational needs. Click here for more details.
Teamwork
The music therapy department at Hospice of Palm Beach County is one of the largest of its kind in the country, with 10 full-time positions. MT’s work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group including doctors, Registered Nurses, social workers, pastoral counselors, Licensed Massage Therapists, and volunteers. Click here for more details.
Resources
Interns have access to an extensive collection of resources and educational presentations. Inservices offered on a regular basis include HIV/AIDS update, domestic violence, cultural diversity, medical Spanish, and much more. The MT department provides monthly technique talks and music skills coaching. We also have a large inventory of instruments and equipment. Click here for more details.
Opportunities
We currently provide a six-month, 1040-hour clinical placement to four interns per year, starting in January, April, July, and October. A generous stipend is available to offset living expenses. Click here for more details.
Upcoming openings and deadlines
We are very happy to announce that we are increasing our internship positions to four per year starting in Jan 2008!
Internships will begin every 3 months. Our current openings are as follows:
- April 6 - Oct 2, 2009: Applications due Sept. 15th
- July 9, 2009 - Jan 10, 2010: Applications due Dec. 15th
*Download the application here*
For more information contact:
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
National Roster Internship Director
5300 East Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
ctanguay@hpbc.com
(561) 494-6849
