School Based Intership/Field Placment
InnerSourced Solutions·Charles County, Maryland
InnerSourced Solutions·Charles County, Maryland
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to elementary students and their families in school, home, or office settings. Perform administrative tasks and participate in clinical supervision and team meetings.
Are you currently enrolled as an active student in a master's level graduate program and enrolled in a clinical internship course through your academic institution?
If you are seeking a clinical practicum/internship or field placement for 2026-2027?
InnerSourced Solutions may be a perfect internship site for graduate level students seeking a masters degree in social work, professional counseling, or psychology with an interest in mental health.
Applicants in a graduate Professional Counseling Program are welcome required complete both their Practicum AND Internship.
We are committed to training students through meaningful learning experiences.
This internship is on-site in an elementary school setting; telehealth is available for family sessions as needed.
Applicants must be prepared to provide face-to-face individual, group, and family sessions at the school, office, or home when requested by the client or parent.
We have opening for an On-Site, School Based Intern providing mental health services to elementary students.
Graduate students will provide individual and family psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, or children, in the school, home, or office, as determined by the needs and/or desires of the client and/or legal guardian.
Applicants must commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, regardless of graduate program requirements, all completed on-site within school hours of 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including time for administrative tasks.
Applicants must also be available for clinical and administrative supervision, meetings, and projects during traditional business hours.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate level behavioral health program Must have completed Psychopathology, as well course work related to Clinical Diagnoses and Treatment Planning Must be willing to submit to and pass a Criminal background and Child Protective background check Must obtain and provide proof of student malpractice insurance Ability to obtain or show proof of current CPR and First Aid Certification Must commit to a minimum of 2 evening appointments per week (can be via telehealth) We would love to speak to you about joining us if: You are a talented graduate student seeking experience providing psychotherapy You can develop effective therapeutic alliances while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries You take initiative, are skilled in time management, problem solving, crisis intervention and multitasking as part of a therapeutic team You work well with diverse populations You have an ability to work collaboratively with Clinic staff You have basic knowledge of mental health diagnoses (psychopathology), treatment modalities, DSM-5-TR Criteria and terminology You are proficient using technology (as we are 100% electronic) You have good work ethic You have strong communication and writing skills *Applicants who are NOT currently enrolled in a masters degree program or seeking a remote internship will NOT be considered. Please do not apply if your internship / field placement start date is more than 60 days out.
Must be a current graduate student in a behavioral health program with completed coursework in psychopathology and clinical diagnosis. Requires a background check, student malpractice insurance, and CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
Maryland school-based internship and field placement roles often reflect steady demand from districts and student-service teams for trainees who can support behavioral health needs in schools. These placements are competitive because they usually require current graduate enrollment, completed psychopathology and clinical diagnosis coursework, plus compliance items like background checks, malpractice insurance, and CPR/First Aid. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement eligibility and gather certification documents before applying.