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. 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.

Opportunity Time Frame:

This internship experience will meet the practicum requirements of 16-24 hours of weekly on the job, direct clinical patient interaction in a therapeutic environment.  It will run from September-April.   

Eligibility Requirements:

Students applying to this internship must be 2nd year or advance standing MSW 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. Meet individually with patients on caseload as well as with families and/or significant others to monitor and evaluate progress. Conduct clinical groups 1-2 times a week. Maintain a caseload of 2-4 patients. Communicate all aspects of patient care to treatment team members.