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What is a creative arts therapy intern?

Creative Arts Therapy Interns are students or recent graduates who are gaining hands-on experience in using creative arts—such as music, art, dance, or drama—as therapeutic tools. They work under the supervision of licensed creative arts therapists to support clients in expressing emotions, improving mental health, and enhancing their overall well-being. Their responsibilities often include assisting with therapy sessions, preparing materials, and learning how to apply various creative interventions. Internships are typically part of a graduate program requirement and provide essential practical experience for those pursuing certification or licensure in creative arts therapy.

What types of clients and settings can a creative arts therapy intern expect to work with during their internship?

As a Creative Arts Therapy Intern, you will typically work with diverse client populations, including children, adolescents, adults, or older adults facing mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, trauma, or medical conditions. Internships often take place in varied settings such as hospitals, schools, community centers, or mental health clinics. You may facilitate group or individual sessions under supervision, collaborate with licensed therapists, and gain experience adapting creative interventions to meet clients’ unique needs. This diversity offers valuable exposure and helps you develop a broad skill set for future practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative arts therapy intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Arts Therapy Intern, you need a background in psychology or counseling, foundational knowledge of creative arts modalities, and enrollment in (or recent completion of) a relevant graduate program. Familiarity with therapeutic assessment tools, documentation software, and arts-based materials is typically expected. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and empathy help interns connect with clients and tailor interventions to individual needs. These competencies ensure effective therapeutic engagement and support client growth within supervised clinical environments.

What is the difference between Creative Arts Therapy Intern vs Creative Arts Therapist?

AspectCreative Arts Therapy InternCreative Arts Therapist
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant graduate degree; may require supervised hoursLicensed or certified professional with full credentials
Work EnvironmentInternship settings such as clinics, hospitals, schools under supervisionIndependent practice or employment in healthcare, mental health, or educational settings
Industry UsageTraining stage, often part of educational programFull professional role with client responsibilities

In summary, a Creative Arts Therapy Intern is in training and gaining supervised experience, while a Creative Arts Therapist is a fully credentialed professional providing independent therapy services.

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Certified Child Life Specialist

Ascension

Evansville, IN

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,044 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

420th of 895 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Evansville, IN

Hospital: Ascension St Vincent Evansville Children Center 

Department: Pediatric Support Services

Schedule: Full time, Days

How you'll make an impact in this role
  • Collaborate with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient's illness and hospitalization.
  • Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Evansville, IN is currently a single person Child Life program, requiring applicants to be self-sufficient, experienced with a variety of ages and diagnoses, and show initiative.
  • This position will have training opportunities with a sister hospital in Indianapolis, that is made up of 12 CCLSs, Creative Arts Therapists, School Teacher, and Pet Therapy. 
  • This position offers opportunity for program creation and implementation and is seeking an individual that is motivated and self-sufficient, with potential for growth in the organization as we work to expand our Child Life team within PMCH Evansville. 
What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Child Life Professional credentialed from the Association of Child Life Professionals obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
What additional requirements you'll need
  • Candidates are required to meet ACLP eligibility requirements prior to applying to ensure they can obtain CCLS certification within one year. Completion of, or securing, a child life internship establishes the timeline for earning CCLS credentials.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Ascension

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US

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