Internship (Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville) 2026-2027 Masters Level Mental Health Counseling/Social Work Fieldwork
Sheppard Pratt
Location
Montgomery County, Maryland
Quick overview
Interns will co-lead group therapy sessions alongside a licensed professional and provide individual counseling services to an assigned caseload. They will also have opportunities to practice de-escalation skills when students require immediate support.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be advanced year Master's of Social Work or Master's of Mental Health Counseling students, committing to three 6-hour days per week. Essential qualities include motivation, initiative, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and effective use of supervision for professional growth.
Job description
Opportunity time frame
Exact dates are flexible based on school requirements. We require a commitment of 3 days per week for an internship, typically 9am-3pm. Practicum students typically complete two 5 hours days per week.
Eligibility requirements
Advanced year Master's of Social Work students or Master's of Mental Health Counseling students.
Learning model
Interns will co-lead group therapy sessions with a licensed social worker or professional counselor as well as provide individual counseling to an assigned caseload. Interns will also have the opportunity to provide support and practice de-escalation skills "in the moment" when students are in need of support. Weekly clinical supervision is provided by on-site LCSW-C.
Student expectations
Student expectations include motivation to engage and learn in a fast-paced environment, ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting and use supervision effectively and seek out feedback to strengthen professional development. Patience, compassion, flexibility and adaptability are critical in working within this school environment.
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