Internship (Masters Level) 2026-2027 Social Work Fieldwork

About the Role

This internship provides an opportunity to work with a range of patient populations while developing the professional and interpersonal skills needed to become a competent counselor. Interns will be supervised by a licensed clinical social worker and will learn through observation, demonstration, and ongoing feedback tailored to individual learning needs. Self-reflection, self-evaluation, and peer critique will further advance professional growth and development.

Schedule

This is a fall through spring internship with a flexible start date.

Requirements

• Current student of an accredited Social Work institution
• Masters or doctoral level student
• Must be enrolled at an academic institution that has an existing contract with Sheppard Pratt

Learning Model

The Day Hospital Service Line is part of the continuum of care. Interns will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and receive 1:1 supervision from a licensed clinical social worker.

Expectations

• Self-directed learning and independently seeking learning opportunities and feedback
• Flexible thinking and adaptability
• Readiness to learn from all experiences
• Patience and compassion when working with challenging patient populations

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial evaluations
• Group facilitation
• Treatment planning
• Discharge planning
• Crisis counseling