Make an impact

 
 

Behavior Services & Therapy is always on the lookout for fellow professionals to join our team

QUALIFICATIONS

 

    • Have a master’s degree in: Clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or another applied health services area of psychology, Special education, Social Work or Counseling

    • Be a licensed marriage and family therapist under IC 25-23.6

    • Be a licensed clinical social worker under IC 25-23.6

    • Be a licensed mental health counselor under IC 25-23.6

    • Have a master’s degree in a human services field and be able to demonstrate to BDDS behavior management committee that the individual has either coursework in or five (5) years of experience in devising, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans

    • All therapists are expected to be professional and possess the computer skills and education to produce high quality written material. Microsoft Office knowledge is a must!

    • Have a bachelor’s degree in music therapy

    • Credentialed as a Music Therapist – Board Certified (The Certification Board for Music Therapists.)

    • Knowledge of and experience with developmental disabilities

    • All therapists are expected to be professional and possess the computer skills and education to produce high quality written material. Microsoft Office knowledge is a must!

    • Have bachelor's degree

    • Certified by the national council for therapeutic recreation

    • Knowledge of and experience with developmental disabilities

    • All therapists are expected to be professional and possess the computer skills and education to produce high quality written material. Microsoft Office knowledge is a must!

  • Education and Experience

    • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy required from an accredited college or university

    • Previous experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred

    • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and professional standards as it relates to ethics, client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality

    • Previous clinical experience with brief individual and group psychotherapy to clients of all ages helpful

    • Trauma training and knowledge of effective trauma treatment techniques for adults, teens and children helpful but not required


    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    • Valid Driver’s License and current Automobile Insurance

    • Current valid license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC) to practice in the State of Indiana

    • Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date

 

Mission-driven work

  • Opportunity to truly impact the daily lives of individuals with ID/DD

  • Meaningful work in the human services field without the red tape of a large corporation

Flexible schedule & PTO

  • Flexibility to schedule your day as you wish (after training period ends)

  • Full- or part-time caseloads

  • 10 paid holidays (including YOUR birthday!)

Excellent benefits

  • Insurance (full-time team members)

  • 401k with 4% company match

  • Profit sharing

  • AFLAC (partially company paid)

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Biannual bonuses for continuing education, vacation or to pay off those holiday loans!

 
 

Recreation & Music Therapy Internship Programs

NCTRC qualified Recreational Therapy Internship & AMTA National Roster Music Therapy Internship

40 Hours / Week

 

  • Work with individuals of all ages diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disabilities

  • Receive weekly individual supervisory sessions to discuss issues and brainstorm new ideas for clients

  • Observe Board certified therapists in each of the disciplines & work as part of an interdisciplinary team

  • Run a client rock band and participate in Skill Enhancement Labs (Music Therapy)

  • Facilitate group projects and a site project (Recreational Therapy)

 
 
 

Music Therapy Internship

6 months

  • Months 1–2 | Work closely with the internship director as you complete their facility orientation, become familiar with the required documentation, and observe sessions.

  • Months 3-4 | Co-treat and observe other disciplines.

  • Months 5-6 | Plan and implement your own sessions and practice completing their own paperwork. You will also be required to complete a case study and large project during the internship period.

 
 

Recreational Therapy Internship

15 weeks / 560 hours

  • Weeks 1–4 | Work closely with the internship director and other recreational therapists as you complete facility orientation, become familiar with the required documentation, and observe sessions

  • Weeks 5-11 | Co-treat, attend team meetings, facilitating groups, and observe other disciplines

  • Weeks 12–14 | Plan and implement your own sessions and practice completing your own paperwork. You will also be required to complete a large project.

What our Recreational Therapy Interns are saying

 
 

“The experience there was a great compliment to my educational experience. I was hands-on with the clients from the beginning. It was great to see how much time is spent out and on the go with community-based services. I was challenged to develop my own skills and find my flow as a RT while still being supported by my supervisor and given constructive feedback. I can’t say enough positive things about BST and the people that work there. Everyone is so welcoming and helpful. I can’t recommend BST enough!”

— Olivia Miller, 2023 intern

“This internship has allowed me to learn how to handle various types of clients and ways to address difficult situations. Through all of these situations I learned how to stay professional and the different ways to handle them. Thank you to everyone for being so welcoming and showing me the valve in being a recreational therapist.”

— Becka Bower, 2025 intern

 
 

“Recreation is not a luxury. It is a necessity for growth and joy which is what this internship has been to me.”

— Cynthia Bandora, 2025 intern

 

What clients have to say about our Music Therapy interns

Music therapist to client at the end of session: “What do you say that starts with T?”
Client: “Teresa (MT Intern)! See you next week!”

Client to music therapy intern: “I kneel to you as a sign of friendship.”

Music therapist to client: “You’re Wild!”
Client: “I was born wild!”

Music therapist to client: “What size shirt do you wear?”
Client: “A disco size!”


 

An invaluable internship experience

Join our team, gain experience, and make a difference with us!