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Internships

Bellevue Hospital Center
162 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016

Internship Coordinator: Gloria Mattera
Contact Information: gloria.mattera@bellevue.nychhc.org

Semesters internship is offered: Full Year - 3 days/week

Additional Requirements:

100 volunteer hours are required before internship
We accept the ACLP common application

Blythedale Children’s Hospital

Blythedale Children’s Hospital
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
Website

Internship Coordinator: Jessica Dadigan, Senior Child Life Specialist
Contact Information: JDadigan@blythedale.org - 914-592-7555 ext. 71524

Semesters internship is offered: Fall.

Requirements:

100 Child Life volunteer hours supervised by a CCLS
We accept both Masters and Bachelors candidates
We require a contract with an affiliated school, or if unaffiliated, we require personal liability insurance. We also require background check, and/or fingerprinting
Common Application from the ACLP
In addition to the ACLP common application we require 3 letters of recommendation and proof of volunteer and, if completed, practicum experience

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
3415 Bainbridge Ave. CHAM 5
Bronx, NY 10467
718-741-2426
Website

Internship coordinator: Talia Haviv
Contact Information: thaviv@montefiore.org

Requirements:

Academic year opportunity has two slots open for affiliated graduate students only who will do a combined practicum/internship experience.
Students will participate in a combined practicum (120 hours) and internship (600 hours) experience. This includes a seven-week part-time Fall practicum, followed by a seven-week part-time Fall internship and a 12-week full-time Spring internship.
Summer opportunity: One slot available for affiliated graduate student for a full-time 14-week volunteer internship. One slot available for an affiliated graduate student for a seven week part time practicum or five week full time practicum.
100 volunteer hours before both internship and practicum
ACLP common application required for internship
Course work verification required: inclusive of 6 applied areas of study and the additional academic coursework portion (9 additional courses)
ACLP application timeline is followed
To apply for practicum, contact the internship coordinator to obtain an application and cycle dates

We are currently accepting intern and practicum applicants for Spring 2021. We are accepting unofficial transcripts.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York

Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
269-01 76th Ave CH002
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 470-3002
Website

Internship Coordinator: Erin O’Brien-Tuttle, MS CCLS
Contact Information: Eobrien@northwell.edu

Semesters internship is offered: Fall & Spring

Requirements:

100 Child Life volunteer hours
We accept both Masters and Bachelors candidates
We accept only Affiliated candidates
We follow all ACLP guidelines, deadlines and requirements. We accept the common application from ACLP.

Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center

Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
300 Corporate Blvd South
Yonkers, NY 10562
Website

Internship Coordinator: Vanessa Andrews
Contact Information: Vandrew@setonpediatric.org - 914-294-6423

Semesters internship is offered: Full time, one semester (fall or spring) or Part time, two semesters (fall and spring)

Requirements:

Applicants will need medical clearance, fingerprinting, and background check
Follow ACLP guidelines and Common Application from the ACLP

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795

Internship Coordinator: Kathleen Fenton, Director
Contact Information: kathleen.fenton@chsli.org - 631.376.3717

Semesters internship is offered: Fall and Spring

Requirements:

We follow ACLP guidelines and timeline

We are currently accepting applications for a Winter/Spring internship. We accept unofficial transcripts. We require affiliation with a school (college or university).

Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai

Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai
1184 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-6797

Internship Coordinator: Toshiko Nonaka, MS, CCLS
Contact Information: toshiko.nonaka@mountsinai.org

Semesters internship is offered: Fall and Spring

Requirements:

100 Child Life volunteer hours
We accept both Masters and Bachelors candidates. You must be in your last year of your bachelor's degree to be considered.
We strongly encourage interns to have completed a practicum prior to applying. All students must be affiliated with a university.

For more information about our internship, please visit: www.mschildlife.org/intern_cl.html

Maimonides Medical Center

Maimonides Medical Center
4802 Tenth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219
(718) 283-6289
Website

Internship Coordinator: Lenia Batas
Email for internship information: LBatas@maimonidesmed.org

Semesters internship is offered: Two semesters

Requirements:

75 Child Life volunteer hours
We accept Masters candidates. Need to be enrolled in a Child Life Graduate Program.

Currently accepting interns for Spring 2021. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted. Everything can be sent electronically

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
100 Woods Road, Room 3505
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-6640

Internship Coordinator: Marci Lewis MPH, CCLS
Contact Information: Marci.Lewis@WMCHealth.org

Semesters internship is offered: Fall/Spring Semesters

Requirements:

150 volunteer hours experience within a Child Life Program and 100 hours experience with well infants, children, and youth
Child Life Practicum highly preferred
Students need to be affiliated with a college/university during internship
We follow the internship application, offer, and acceptance dates set by ACLP
Our internship is accredited and recognized by the ACLP

For additional required information about our internship program, please visit our website and contact our internship coordinator.

Stony Brook Children's Hospital

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8504
Website

Internship Coordinator: Joan Alpers
Contact Information: joan.alpers@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Semesters internship is offered: Full Time, One Semester. We do not always follow ACLP timeline.

Requirements:

100 Child Life volunteer hours or art therapy internship (300)
We prefer Masters candidates but all are welcome to apply
We are currently accepting non-affiliated students. Prefer contract with university. No fingerprint, background check pending.
We are not in Manhattan. Car is needed for commuting. No campus housing is available.

Winthrop-University Hospital

Winthrop-University Hospital
259 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 663-2761

Internship Coordinator: Theresa Leonis
Contact Information: Tleonis@winthrop.org

Semesters internship is offered: Spring & Fall

Requirements:

100 Child Life volunteer hours
We accept Masters candidates only
We follow internship guidelines set forth by the ACLP and accept the Common Application through ACLP and all deadlines and requirements are the same as ACLP.
Students must also have a contract created between their school and Winthrop University Hospital. This must include a certificate of liability.
This contract will make you eligible for an interview and can then be considered for one of our internship placements.

For more information about our internship, please visit: www.winthrop.org/child-life-internship

Practicums

Blythedale Children's Hospital

Blythedale Children’s Hospital
95 Bradhurst Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
Website

Practicum Coordinator: Jessica Dadigan, Senior Child Life Specialist
Contact Information: JDadigan@blythedale.org - 914-592-7555 ext. 71524

Semesters practicum is offered: Summer

Requirements:

Accepting applications until March 1st, 2020. Application should include the following: cover letter, resume, two references, & official or unofficial transcript(s). You can mail them via certified or registered mail to address above with Attn: Child Life, Jessica Dadigan

Children's Hospital at Montefiore

See internship listing

Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Cohen Children’s Medical Center
269-01 76th Ave. Room CH002
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Tel: (718) 470-3002
Website

Contact Information: clcateducationopportunities@northwell.edu
Semesters practicum is offered: Summer

Requirements:

Accepting application postmarked by Feb 17th, 2020. Completed application should include, application, resume, unofficial transcript, ACLP verification of related experience hours form, and 2 letters of recommendation.

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795

Internship Coordinator: Kathleen Fenton - Director
Contact Information: kathleen.fenton@chsli.org - 631.376.3717

Semesters practicum is offered: Summer and Winter

Requirements:

Minimum of 100 volunteer hours in a hospital or creative arts setting with children, supervised by a child life specialist prior to application
Minimum of 120 hours to complete practicum

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