Internship (Outpatient Mental Health Clinic- Case Management 2026-2027 Counseling/Social Work Fieldwork

Sheppard Pratt • Baltimore, MD

90d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship is specially designed for BSW and MSW Foundations Year students to acquaint them with the basic operations of a community outpatient mental health clinic, serving both adults and youth. Students will support clients in the clinic enrollment process, assisting them with the completion of consents, releases, advanced directives, screening assessment, insurance authorizations, among other intake tasks. Students will also be exposed to the clinical interventions at the OMHC and may assist with the formation of treatment groups, referral for medication management, and where appropriate shadow a diagnostic assessment or therapy session. Students may be asked to help with outside referral for complementary services, and they will be able to participate in case conferences, meetings, and all staff trainings. The internship is for 1 year and consists of 16 or more hours of on-site or telehealth activities. Students will receive direct and virtual training, including weekly supervision by a MSW with two years of experience. They will also be offered an internship support group and webinar series. The student should expect a well rounded introduction to the activities of an outpatient mental health clinic with a special focus on its operations and administration.

Requirements

• Must be a BSW or MSW Foundations Year student.
• Must be available to assist in-person at the OMHC for the majority of their internship hours.
• Must be available for 16 or more hours per week.
• Must have weekly supervision by a MSW with two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in the clinic enrollment process, assisting them with the completion of consents, releases, advanced directives, screening assessment, insurance authorizations, and other intake tasks.
• Assist with the formation of treatment groups.
• Refer for medication management.
• Shadow diagnostic assessments or therapy sessions where appropriate.
• Help with outside referrals for complementary services.
• Participate in case conferences, meetings, and all staff trainings.
• Develop relationships with clients upon admission to the OMHC.
• Understand the documentation and screening needed to initiate mental health treatment.
• Assist with clinical activities within an OMHC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree