Dance/Movement Therapy Intern

SCO Family of Services • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s level Creative Arts Therapy program (required).
• Foundational understanding of child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, community-based setting.
• Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in infant and early childhood mental health and working with underserved communities.
• Experience with or enthusiasm for working with very young children and caregivers.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern