Art Therapy Fellowship Program

Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences offers a challenging post-Masters training internship in Clinical Art Therapy. Since the internship's inception some 30 years ago, the department has been a leader in integrating clinical art therapy into a diverse and intensive training program. We encourage our interns to participate in training and treatment of clients in individual, group and family therapy modalities. Interns benefit from training opportunities in our Outpatient Clinic.

Given the opportunities for clinician training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, it is not surprising that the department has maintained one of the finest post-masters training programs on the West Coast. The training program employs a well-rounded approach that integrates psychodynamic, developmental and family systems theories. We offer in-depth training in evaluations/assessments, diagnosis and a broad range of psychopathology. The multidisciplinary character of the clinic affords the trainee opportunities to work with professionals from several disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, social work, educational psychology and pharmacy.

The Art Therapy Internship is for one year - either part time (20 hours per week) or full time (40 hours per week) with the option of a second year, mutually agreed by staff and intern. A stipend of $200 per month is offered for the 20 hour per week position and $400 per month for the full time position. All internship hours can be applied toward the marriage and family therapist (MFT) license and toward the registered art therapy (ATR) awarded by the American Art Therapy Association.

• Seminars in dynamic individual, family and group theory and practice
• Seminars on child development and psychopathology
• Special seminars on dreams, termination, psychopharmacology and art therapy
• Initial evaluations using the biopsychosocial approach, outcome measurement, and structured interviewing.
• Psychotherapy: Individual supportive, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapies, group psychotherapy, couples and family therapy.
• Supervised observation of senior staff in evaluation and therapy sessions
• Clinical Supervision provided: one hour per 10 hours of direct service

Start Date and Length of Training

The start date for training is July 1. The training is generally for one full year. Opportunities exist to add one more year to the initial training.

Requirements

A master's degree in art therapy with an MFT focus for admission to the program is required. Applicants are required to become a registered MFT intern.

Application Procedures

Complete the four documents requested below and submit by the deadline of March 15. Please submit your documents via e-mail to Suzanne Silverstein, MA, ATR, Art Therapy Fellowship Coordinator at Suzanne.Silverstein@cshs.org with the following:

• An interest letter (cover letter)
• Personal statement; a free elucidation of the past, present and future, highlighting what separates you from the crowd, what interests you in the field and in this program.
• Curriculum Vitae (resume)
• Two letters of recommendation in support of your application

The Fellowship Selection committee will let you know about the status of your application on or before May 1st. Final acceptance will be contingent upon verification of educational requirements.

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