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

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 applying to this internship must demonstrate 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. 

This opportunity will run from September 2026 - April 2027. 

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.

• Report to the unit 2 days a week
• Serve a variety of patient populations on either our child& adolescent or adult service lines and day programs.

• Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Communicate with patient’s family/guardian.
• Communicate with internal and external treatment team members.
• Assist with Discharge Planning
• Conduct clinical groups 1-2 times a week.
• Readiness to learn from all experiences.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion when working with those with mental illnesses.

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