Internships

We are currently not accepting interns at this time.

Specific schools we have considered applicants from in the past include:
Adler University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2nd year art therapy students only)
St. Mary of the Woods College (2nd year art therapy students only)
Mount Mary University

Requirements
Must have a vehicle
Pass background check, finger print and registered sex offender check
Enrolled concurrently in graduate level training
Clinical applicants must have independent malpractice insurance, if school does not provide, procure from HPSO

Desirable Characteristics
Flexible, dependable, reliable, prompt, creative, solution-focused, energetic, etc.
Can work successfully independently and as part of a team
Passionate about the creative process of art making and bringing this to others
Self-reflective, open to self-exploration and learning about self

To Apply
Email your CV, three letters of recommendation and a statement of intent/interest (500 words or less) to Melissa Hedlund, MCAT, ATR-BC, LCPC, at mhedlund@thelightoftheheart.org. Melissa will review the materials and contact you if she would like to schedule an interview.

Thank you for your interest in completing your internship at The Light of The Heart!