Art Therapy Internship
At UK HealthCare, art therapy is part of Integrative Medicine & Health. Art therapists provide a wide range of clinical art therapy services for patients with mental and physical health care needs. Some of the common reasons for art therapy referrals include, but are not limited to:
- Physical issues such as pain, restlessness and rehabilitation needs
- Emotional needs, such as coping skills, mood, spiritual comfort and quality of life
- Mental/cognitive needs such as anxiety, confusion and stimulation
- Social needs such as communication and self-expression
- Extended length of stay
- End-of-life care
- Family support
The UK HealthCare Art Therapy internship in Lexington, Ky., provides a number of opportunities for students interested in medical and mental health art therapy services. Interns will have opportunities to:
- Provide patient- and family-centered care in acute and outpatient medical settings
- Provide services to adult and pediatric patients
- Provide group services for patients with mental health needs
- Interact with art therapists and experts in other other Integrative Medicine disciplines
- Participate in event planning and marketing
Mission
The mission of the UK HealthCare Clinical Art Therapy program is to advance leading-edge, evidence-based art therapy practices within the contexts of clinical care, education and research. To demonstrate this mission, the program strives to be a leader in the use of art therapy in physical and mental health care while also providing high-quality services for those with communication, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social-functioning needs.
The internship program at UK HealthCare is a hallmark of our clinical services. We strive to work individually with students as part of our clinical team to meet their educational and training needs. We invite you to pursue an internship with us as you move toward completing your master's degree program.
Application process
Follow the link below to begin your art therapy internship application.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines are March 1 to start internship in August, and September 1 to start internship the following February.