Intern with PMT
Piedmont Music Therapy is an approved National Roster Internship site through the American Music Therapy Association.
Clinical experiences may include individual and group-based music therapy treatment (remotely & in-person). Client age ranges from child to adult, and community partnerships are listed here. Additional learning experiences will be available through music instruction of adapted or traditional lessons on various musical instruments, co-facilitating professional development events, community-based opportunities with music making and program development.
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Current Internship Opportunities
Two start dates per year: August & November for 6-month full-time internships.
November 2, 2026
Last day to submit an application for November 2027
August 9, 2027
Last day to submit an application for August 2028
November 5, 2027
Last day to submit an application November 2028
What to Expect
Candidates for a music therapy internship at PMT will be encouraged to connect, play and grow with the guidelines of American Music Therapy Association Professional Competencies, Certification Board for Music Therapist Certification Domains and AMTA Code of Ethics. PMT offers a unique learning opportunity because of the team of board certified music therapists on staff.
This is an unpaid internship. We encourage you to apply for the Southeastern Region of AMTA Internship Scholarship and the opportunity through the Music Therapy Association of South Carolina.
There is a $1,000 stipend available per intern. Some of the tangible benefits include HIPAA Compliant Email Account, Business Phone App, Name Tag (to keep as proof of your hard work) and access to work uniform apparel. Reliable transportation is a required necessity since some of the internship work will be completed off site from our practice locations. Mileage will be reimbursable when traveled from a work location to another work location using the current IRS Rate. Additional benefits include: work space with materials and supplies plus kitchenette access. These benefits are not included for interns: housing, transportation and meals.
The music therapy intern participates in weekly staff meetings and receives a robust schedule to support professional development and prepare the student for the board exam and entry into a work setting. Overview of the reocurring themes of staff meetings:
Qualifications
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Interns must have acquired all competency-based prerequisites for internship (including both coursework completion and clinical experience) required by both the AMTA approved college/university and the internship program, prior to beginning the internship.
Responsibilities
As an intern you are expected to:
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Adhere to professional guidelines and standards (noted above)
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Seek feedback and clarification through regular communication with supervising music therapist and Internship Director.
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Maintain regular communication with the academic faculty
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Complete a midterm and final evaluation
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Adhere to PMT dress code
Please note: An intern may elect to resign and/or withdraw from the internship with written notification to the Internship Director and the academic setting in accordance with university and facility policies and procedures.
Additionally, PMT Staff are unable to provide references due to conflict of interest. Sharing references that can attest to your personality, musicianship, clinical skill development, follow through of projects is helpful.
Application Checklist
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You are attending a college or university studying music therapy that is an accredited program of AMTA.
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Your school or university permits a clinical internship with PMT that operates out of North Carolina & South Carolina.
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Your readiness to complete a digital application, upload a Resume and Eligibility Letter, list 2 professional references, complete a virtual interview with Internship Director, and be willing to schedule a final in-person or virtual interview (detailed below).
Final Interview Components: Touring the main location, observing 1-2 clinic appointments, completing Sightreading & Documentation Exercises, and participating in a panel interview with the Supervising Music Therapists: Gabrielle Kornmayer, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist, Molli Smith, MT-BC and Internship Director: Gretchen Benner, MSW, MT-BC.
The AMTA Code of Ethics will be explored during the panel interview with music therapists on staff at PMT. Demonstration of two interventions/applications will be requested with the written work due the week prior. Musical accompaniment is requested on more than one instrument to help showcase skills.
The sight reading portion will address AMTA Professional Competency (2026): 13.a. Sight-sing simple melodies, which include stepwise movement, limited range, and consistent repetition. Applicant may choose an accompanying instrument of choice (piano, guitar, ukulele) and there will be lyrics to sing as well in the piece. The scoring rubric for sightreading includes musical elements of accuracy on tempo, key signature/tonality, rhythm, musicality of accompaniment and voice, plus introduction/count off if applicable.