Graduate Intern Group Facilitator

Job Summary Graduate Social Work Intern, Reentry Group Facilitation Free Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Part-Time 5-6 hours/ week | Paid: $25/hr Get hands-on group practice experience with one of Baltimore's most underserved populations. Free Baltimore is looking for an MSW student to co-lead CBT-based skills groups for youth and adults returning home from incarceration, under the supervision of a licensed clinician. This role is a good fit for a student interested in clinical practice, forensic social work, or community mental health who wants real group facilitation experience before graduation.

Schedule All three sessions are required each week: Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Plus time for documentation and weekly supervision

What You'll Do Facilitate skills groups: Co-lead, and over time lead, sessions for youth and adult cohorts using a structured, CBT-based curriculum that covers cognitive distortions, emotional regulation, and pro-social decision-making. Support reentry: Help participants work through challenges such as employment readiness, conflict resolution, and rebuilding family relationships. Practice trauma-informed care: Create a respectful, non-judgmental space where participants feel heard and motivated to change.

Document professionally: Write session notes that track engagement and progress. Participate in supervision: Meet weekly with a licensed clinician to review group dynamics, build skills, and reflect on practice. Who We're Looking For Currently enrolled in an MSW program (foundation or advanced year) Comfort leading groups, or a strong interest in learning to Interest in reentry, criminal justice, or community mental health Coursework or experience in CBT is a plus Ability to connect with people from all backgrounds with empathy and authenticity Reliability.

Participants count on consistency. Lived experience with reentry or the justice system is valued What You'll Gain Hands-on experience in evidence-based group facilitation Weekly clinical supervision from a licensed therapist

Experience with justice-involved youth and adults, a population highly valued by employers Training in a CBT-based curriculum A strong reference and resume experience for clinical and forensic social work roles Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 6.0 per week Work Location: In person