Mainstay offers a National Roster (AMTA) Internship site for music therapy students from any university.
Our next internship cycle to apply for is May 2027-October 2027. Applications are due 10/1/2026.

Interns at Mainstay can expect to learn clinical decision making grounded in a DIRFloortime framework. This means you will gain an understanding of human development, learn to identify and support people’s unique physiological, psychological, communication and sensory needs and learn to use the therapeutic relationship as the primary driver of change. Mainstay’s internship is primarily one on one with individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities through Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver Program with small opportunities for group work. Interns will have the opportunity to work in hospice, per their preference.
This internship is designed to complete the required 1040 hours to be eligible to sit for the Music Therapy Certification Board Exam.
Mainstay is highly flexible and willing to adjust the program in order to best fit the intern’s needs.
Email us with any questions!

$8,000 Food/Housing/Moving Stipend for 2026 Cycle
Schedule Development Based On Intern’s Needs (email with questions!)
Accommodations for Assignments Based On Need (oral/written submissions)

Clinic Based

Interns will be mostly based on-site at our music therapy clinic with some off site locations (within 10 miles)

Team Approach

Interns will be involved with Mainstay’s team of therapists, weekly team meetings, specialty workshops & clinical supervision

Deadlines

Applications for May 2027
Due October 1, 2026

This internship is for those who want to build their skills beyond doing activities and cultivate
an integrative, reflexive style of practice.

Learn more about Mainstay’s internship via Frequently Asked Questions about our Interview Process, Internship Support & Structure as well as our Expectations of Interns

Internship FAQs

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