Internship (Community Based- Crisis Based in Montgomery County) 2026-2027 Social Work/Counseling Fieldwork
Sheppard Pratt
3 months ago
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Onsite Part-time Entry
Summary
Sheppard Pratt is seeking interns for the Community Based- Crisis Based program in Montgomery County for the 2026-2027 Social Work/Counseling Fieldwork.
About the Role
As an intern, you will work flexible schedules primarily in the afternoons and evenings, with potential school visits. The internship runs from September through April, with options for summer extensions. You will receive 1:1 supervision from a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Counselor weekly, along with additional task supervision and bi-monthly training opportunities.
About You
Required:
- Current student of an accredited Masters of Social Work (MSW) or Masters of Counseling program, or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program.
- Strong foundation in child/adolescent mental health theory and related practice.
Preferred:
- Experience in clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Familiarity with group theory and applications related to education for staff, clients, and caregivers.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
- Supervision and training provided by licensed professionals.
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based resources. Since its founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been innovating the field through research, best practice implementation, and a focus on improving the quality of mental health care on a global level. Sheppard Pratt has been consistently ranked as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 31 years. www.sheppardpratt.org/careers
Company Size: 1001-5000 employees Mental Health Care
Gaithersburg, MD