Opportunity Summary:

The intern will complete a 12 week Fieldwork assignment where they will be responsible for completing evaluation, assessments and developing intervention plans for clients with SMI conditions. Students will lead groups and engage with clients 1:1.

Opportunity time frame:

Students will work 40 hrs/wk for 12 weeks onsite, with remote assignments as assigned by the clinical instructor.

Eligibility requirements:

Be an enrolled student in an accredited OT or OTA program and have been pre-selected by the Sheppard Pratt OT via collaboration with the school.

Learning model:

1:1 training/mentoring, collaborative engagement with other interns, interprofessional engagement with other disciplines/departments.

Student expectations:

12 weeks of robust engagement and hnad.

Student tasks:

Complete OT evaluations, home environment assessments, lead groups, engage clients in community activities.