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Internship (Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville) 2026-2027 Masters Level Mental Health Counseling/Social Work Fieldwork

Sheppard Pratt
place Rockville, 20853
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Hybrid (Remote and Onsite)
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Counseling Social Work Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Internship Supervision
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.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

School Issues

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home