Professional Internship
Program

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Are you a passionate pediatric professional looking to enhance your skills and make a significant impact in the lives of children and families? For over 10 years, our therapy practice has been offering unique internship opportunities for professionals worldwide, providing a supportive environment to grow, learn, and contribute to the well-being of children. Our program is designed to offer hands-on experience in pediatric therapy while collaborating with a network of therapists. Join us to deepen your expertise, gain invaluable cross-cultural experience, and be part of a global community dedicated to advancing pediatric care.

Each internship will be designed to the professional’s unique needs. A form will be completed to support the internship design.

Our Internship Program Includes

  • Program Overview: Introduction to our mission, values, and structure
  • Safety and Ethical Guidelines: Ensuring interns understand confidentiality, safety, and ethical standards for pediatric care
  • Ethics and Professionalism: Guidance on professional behavior, boundaries, and ethical considerations when working with pediatric clients
  • Facility Tour and Staff Introduction: Orientation to the environment and key team members
  • Mentorship: A dedicated pediatric therapist offering ongoing guidance and support
  • Regular Check-ins: Scheduled discussions with supervisor to track progress and address challenges
  • Case Discussions: Opportunities for observing and participating in clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and decision-making

The Internship May Also Include

  • Client Interaction: Hands-on experience working with children across various developmental stages
  • Therapeutic Interventions: Assisting in therapy sessions with guidance from treating therapists
  • Assessment Experience: Involvement in pediatric assessments, including developmental screenings and evaluations
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaboration with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and DIRFloortime® professionals
  • Collaborative Treatment Plans: Participation in team meetings to develop comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care plans
  • Workshops and Training: Access to specialized workshops via the Maude Le Roux Academy per individualized consideration
  • Self-Reflection: Encouragement for interns to reflect on their experiences, skills, and goals
  • Post-Internship Opportunities: Discussion on integrating business or practice management tools in professional settings
  • Record-Keeping: Familiarization with clinical templates for accurate documentation of client records and therapy progress
  • Case Presentations: Interns present challenging case scenarios, discussing outcomes, processes, and new insights gained during the internship

How the Internship Program Works

  • For Students: Contact [email protected] to inquire about completing an internship rotation at our center
  • For Licensed Professionals: Contact [email protected] to discuss opportunities
  • Application: Click here to submit your application
  • Program Cost: Fees will be determined based on the mutually agreed-upon internship components for licensed professionals (no charge for student interns)
  • Scheduling and Agreement: Once dates are confirmed, an agreement will be signed
  • Schedule: Interns will receive their program schedule one week prior to arrival
  • Lodging: Interns needing lodging should check out our hotels page.