About the role#
This is a 12-week fieldwork assignment for OT or OTA students. You will work 40 hours per week in a day program setting. The role involves 1-on-1 training and mentoring, along with collaborative work alongside other interns and staff from various departments.
What you'll do#
You will work with clients who have serious mental illness (SMI). Your tasks include:
- Completing evaluations and assessments.
- Developing intervention plans.
- Leading group sessions.
- Engaging with clients on a 1-on-1 basis.
- Performing home environment assessments.
- Helping clients participate in community activities.
What you'll need#
- You must be an enrolled student in an accredited OT or OTA program.
- You must be pre-selected by the Sheppard Pratt OT through your school.
Location & details#
- Location: Catonsville, Maryland.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: This position is on-site with some remote assignments as directed by your clinical instructor.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt operates as a private, nonprofit provider of mental health and social services. It offers care for substance use, developmental disabilities, and special education across hospital and community settings. The organization maintains a national presence with headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. It employs over 3,000 people to support its clinical and educational programs.
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