Internship (Hospital Inpatient-Towson) 2026-2027 Social Work MSW Fieldwork

Opportunity Summary

This internship experience will provide an opportunity to work with a range of patient populations while developing professional and interpersonal skills needed to become a competent social worker.

Eligibility Requirements

• Students applying to this internship must be 2nd year or advance standing students with effective time management as well as efficient oral and written communication skills.
• Students must be willing to work with a team while also demonstrating the ability to be self-motivated.

Learning Model

Students will be under the supervision of a licensed social worker and will learn through observation, demonstration, and ongoing feedback to ensure that each individual’s learning needs can be met fully and in an individual manner. Self-reflection, self-evaluation, and peer critique will further help to advance professional growth and development.

Student Expectations

• Report to the unit/site 2-3 days a week 8am- 4pm (based on total days required from student’s MSW program)
• Serve a variety of patient populations on either our child& adolescent or adult service lines.
• Provide a wide range of social work services to an assigned caseload of patients in support of established treatment plan goals and discharge plans.
• Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Met individually with patients on caseload as well as with families and/or significant others to monitor and evaluate progress.
• Congduct clinical groups 1-2 times a week.
• Maintain a caseload of 2-4 patients.
• Communicate all aspects of patient care to treatment team members.
• Self-directed learning; independently seeking learning opportunities and feedback.
• Readiness to learn from all experiences.
• Patience and compassion when working with those with mental illnesses.

Application Information

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2026.