Internship (Sheppard Pratt School Rockville) 2026 Mental Health CounselingSocial Work Fieldwork
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Job Location:
Rockville, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Masters of Social Work students or Masters 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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Required Experience:
Intern
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About Company
Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and residential programs. Our programs and mental health services make healing a reality.
