Internship 2026-2027 Bachelors Social Work Fieldwork
Sheppard Pratt
Location
Prince George's County, Maryland
Quick overview
Interns will support supervising social workers by meeting the material and emotional needs of clients, which includes conducting social needs assessments and assisting in developing service plans. Students will also support clients in finding necessary community resources and acquire skills in individual and group counseling.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, though consideration may be given to other Bachelor-level Human Services programs that mandate a clinical internship. Interns are expected to work 15-20 hours per week and be prepared to manage various client needs using best practices.
Job description
Opportunity Summary
Location: School Based Services- Prince Georges County
BSW students will support supervising social workers meeting the material and emotional needs of clients. Students will learn how to conduct a social needs assessment, assist in developing a service plan, and support clients in finding the resources they need in the community. Students will acquire individual and group counseling skills and learn how to address mental health and socio-economic crises.
Opportunity timeframe
Interns generally work 15-20 hours per week. Each supervisor will work with interns on their schedule and meeting their fieldwork requirements specified by their universities.
Eligibility requirements
The student must be enrolled in an approved BSW program. We may consider other Bachelor's Level Human Services programs with a clinical internship requirement.
Learning Model
Sheppard Pratt offers a variety of formal lectures in its world famous continuing education program and program level trainings. Interns will also receive individual and group supervision to support their professional development.
Student Expectations
Students will be prepared to be bachelor's level social workers and be trained in managing a variety of client needs using best practices.
Student Tasks
Students will learn primarily case work and case management techniques, but they will also learn basic counseling skills and to recognize different childhood and adolescent mental health conditions.