Internship (Outpatient Mental Health Clinics- Frederick) 2026- 2027 Counseling/Social Work Fieldwork
Sheppard PrattFrederick, Maryland, United States
Posted March 3, 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 for Master's-level graduate students in social work or counseling programs, offering training opportunities in individual, group, and family psychotherapy, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and more, through a combination of in-person and teleservice modalities.
Requirements
- Master's-level graduate students from accredited universities with social work or counseling programs
- Addictions counselors (AA or BS) need to have completed coursework and be enrolled in an internship course
- Academic institution must have an existing affiliation agreement with Sheppard Pratt