Internship (Masters Level) 2026-2027 Social Work Fieldwork
About the role
Location: Hospital Inpatient-Baltimore Washington. 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. 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. The process for applying to an internship program with Sheppard Pratt should be initiated by the respective college/university field placement department prior to submitting an internship application on the Sheppard Pratt’s website. Sheppard Pratt can only accept interns from schools with an affiliation agreement. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be 2nd year or advanced standing.
- Effective time management.
- Efficient oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work with a team.
- Ability to be self‑motivated.
Responsibilities
- Report to the unit/site 2‑3 days a week, 8 am‑4 pm (based on total days required from student’s MSW program).
- Serve a variety of patient populations on either the 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.
- Meet individually with patients on caseload as well as with families and/or significant others to monitor and evaluate progress.