Internship (Housing Initiative Program) 2026-2027 Social Work/Counseling Fieldwork
Sheppard PrattGaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Posted January 12, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the United States. It delivers a comprehensive continuum of care that spans hospital-based and community-based resources, serving a diverse patient population across multiple disciplines. Founded in 1853, the organization has a long-standing reputation for innovation through research, best practice implementation, and a commitment to elevating the quality of mental health care worldwide. Consistently ranked among the top national psychiatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 31 years, Sheppard Pratt distinguishes itself with an integrated, evidence‑based approach and a dedication to advancing mental health and addiction treatment on a national scale.
Job Description
The Housing Initiative Program (HIP) supports chronically mentally ill residents of Montgomery County sustain their housing, or find housing, in order to prevent homelessness.
Requirements
- BSW program student or first year MSW program student
- 16-20 hours per week
- Days and times can be negotiated with the program director