OT Fieldwork Internship – 12 Weeks (Child Mental Health

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Elkridge, MD 21075, USA

Opportunity Time Frame:

• OT fieldwork rotations: 12‑week internship, 40 hours per week, beginning in June and running for 12 consecutive weeks. The start date is flexible.
• OTA fieldwork rotations: 8‑week internship, 40 hours per week, beginning in June and running for 8 consecutive weeks. The start date is flexible.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current student of an accredited Occupational Therapy institution.
• OT students must be at Master’s or Doctoral level; OTA students must be at Associate’s level.
• Student must be enrolled at an academic institution that has an existing contract with Sheppard Pratt.
• Students applying to this rotation should have a strong foundation in child/adolescent mental health theory, occupational therapy theory and practice, clinical reasoning, evidence‑based practice, group theory and application, and teaching/learning concepts related to staff, client, and caregiver education.

Learning Model: Occupational therapy is part of the continuum of care and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team. Supervision is provided in a 1:1 supervision model by a licensed occupational therapist who is on‑site daily. Both group and individual OT services are offered to all clients, with typically 2–3 OT groups each day, 1:1 sessions, and assessment as deemed appropriate.

Student Expectations:

• Self‑directed learning; independently seeking learning opportunities and feedback.
• Flexible thinking and adaptability.
• Readiness to learn from all experiences.
• Patience and compassion when working with this challenging patient population.

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