Internship; Initiative Program Social Work​/Counseling Fieldwork

Internship (Housing Initiative Program)  Social Work/Counseling Fieldwork

Job Category: Volunteers and Interns

Requisition Number: INTER
010781

• Posted :
  January 12, 2026
• Part-Time

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Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

Opportunity

Summary:

The Housing Initiative Program (HIP) supports chronically mentally ill residents of Montgomery County sustain their housing, or find housing, in order to prevent homelessness. The HIP Program Intern would learn how to offer case management and social support services to adult clients under the supervision of a veteran social worker. The skills that could be potentially acquired would include supportive counseling, homeless outreach, resource location, care coordination, and housing placement.

Opportunity Time Frame:

The HIP Intern would serve through the academic year  for 16-20 hours per week. Days and times can be negotiated with the program director.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students will be considered who are enrolled in the internship phase of their BSW program or the first year of their MSW program.

HIP Interns will be fully engaged in social work tasks and responsibilities under the mentorship of a veteran social worker. Interns will also be able to participate in formal trainings through Sheppard Pratt and will receive both individual and group supervision.

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