Internship (School Based Services-Prince Georges County) 2026-2027 Social Work/Counseling Fieldwork
Sheppard PrattMaryland, 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, evidenceābased approach and a dedication to advancing mental health and addiction treatment on a national scale.
Job Description
For school based services, interns work with children and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy settings, with opportunities to gain experience in crisis intervention, collaboration with school staff, and more.
Requirements
- Current Student of an accredited Masters of Social Work or Masters of Counseling program
- Masters or doctoral level student
- Student must be enrolled at an academic Institution that has an existing contract with Sheppard Pratt
- Strong foundation in child/adolescent mental health theory and related theory and practice, clinical reasoning, foundations of evidence-based practice, group theory and application, and teaching/learning concepts and applications related to staff, client, and caregiver education
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Supervision by licensed professionals
- Training opportunities