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

About the role#

This internship provides experience working with diverse patient populations while developing the professional and interpersonal skills necessary for social work practice. Students will work under the supervision of a licensed social worker and learn through observation, demonstration, and ongoing feedback. Participation requires an existing affiliation agreement between the student's university and Sheppard Pratt.

What you'll do#

• Report to the site 2-3 days per week, between 8am and 4pm.
• Serve patients across child, adolescent, or adult service lines.
• Manage a caseload of 2-4 patients, providing services to support treatment plan goals and discharge planning.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Conduct clinical groups 1-2 times per week.
• Meet individually with patients, families, and significant others to monitor and evaluate progress.
• Communicate patient care updates to the treatment team.

What you'll need#

• Must be a 2nd-year or advanced standing MSW student.
• Effective time management and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining self-motivation.
• Readiness to engage in self-directed learning, self-reflection, and peer critique.
• Patience and compassion when working with individuals with mental illnesses.

Location & details#

• Location: Towson, Maryland.
• Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Note: This is an unpaid internship.