LEARN ABOUT
Dynamic Lynks
Our team is thrilled to welcome National Roster and University-Affiliated internship applicants to Dynamic Lynks. We are a team of highly skilled, board-certified music therapists who bring decades of clinical and leadership experience to help you have a successful & rewarding internship.
We have spent years developing an internship program that is fulfilling, educational, and centered in clinical competencies that will make you a competitive candidate for future music therapy employment!
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Explore our fact sheet and informative overview of our internship for more details.
THE DYNAMIC DIFFERENCE
Our company culture makes us an engaging, safe, and unique space to learn! We value diverse perspectives and experiences that make up our team at Dynamic Lynks and we are eager to learn more about your unique approach to music therapy.
Our large team of board-certified music therapists bring their own theoretical and philosophical backgrounds to support each individual we serve and they are eager to share that knowledge with you!
As an intern at Dynamic Lynks, you are part of a passionate, creative, and energetic team
You will:
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Learn in a positive and supportive environment
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Grow your clinical, therapeutic, and scientific logic to become a well-round music therapist
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Participate in diverse sessions to strengthen and deepen your toolkit for future music therapy work
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AND get to live, work, and play in the amazing community of Oak Park and Chicago Land!
LEARN ABOUT
Who We Serve
We support a diverse range of people at Dynamic Lynks.
Our areas of specialty include:
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Early childhood development through our 1:1 and therapy groups in our sensory-friendly facility
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Neurodivergent folks, ages 2+ both in-center and in the community
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School-based sessions in pre-K through transition programs (age 23)
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Adults with developmental disabilities
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And more!
Your caseload will encompass a range of littles to teens, young adults and everything in between.
Applying for Dynamic Lynks' Internship
Dynamic Lynks' music therapy internship runs from September to May (8 months) to coincide with the school calendar year. This includes time off for holidays, Winter, and Spring breaks.
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Applications for a September start date are due on January 30th prior to that September, each year.​
Help Your Application Stand Out
​We love to see your detailed descriptions of entry-level requirements and competencies. Showcase examples of therapeutic music experiences that highlight your musical, clinical, and professional skills. Share yourself openly and why you want to learn from team Dynamic Lynks. We are excited to see the wonderful strengths you could bring to the team!
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What we look for in our internship applicants:
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A deep understanding of neurodiversity and passion for serving a neurodiverse population
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Original songwriting skills
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A positive, energetic, and professional attitude
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An understanding of providing holistic, person-centered, strengths-based treatment plans
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Experience and ability designing creative and original session interventions
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Clinical practicum experience with early childhood and school-aged children
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Strong clinical writing skills
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Prompt and professional communication skills
