Internship (Outpatient Mental Health Clinic- Clinic Operations Gaithersburg) 2026-2027 Counseling/Social Work Fieldwork
Sheppard PrattGaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Posted March 10, 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
This internship is designed for BSW and MSW Foundations Year students to learn about outpatient mental health clinic operations and administration.
Requirements
- Must be available to assist in-person at the OMHC for the majority of internship hours
- Receive direct and virtual training
- Attend weekly supervision and participate in internship support group and webinar series
Benefits
- Internship support group
- Webinar series
- Weekly supervision