Counseling Internship Opportunities

CHC Addiction Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit social service agency in Akron, OH offers internship opportunities that provide hands-on learning experiences in behavioral health. Interns will engage in individual and group counseling support, documentation, and recovery-oriented care while fostering professional growth. Ideal for Bachelor’s and Master’s level students seeking to gain practical experience and mentorship. Many interns transition to full-time roles after completion, highlighting the program's effectiveness in career readiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on learning experiences in behavioral health.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience through internship.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and group counseling sessions.
• Participate in documentation and treatment planning activities.
• Provide recovery-oriented care to clients.

Skills

Individual and group counseling support

Documentation and treatment planning

Recovery-oriented care

Professional ethics and compliance standards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s level student

Job description

Location: Akron, OH

Job Id:5270

# of Openings:0

At CHC, we don’t just offer internships — we provide hands‑on learning experiences that prepare you for a career in behavioral health.

CHC is a nonprofit social service agency serving the Akron community. Our mission is to treat, inspire, support, and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. Interns become part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a measurable difference in the lives of those we serve.

We offer both paid and unpaid, year‑round internship opportunities, primarily within our Counseling Department, for Bachelor’s and Master’s level students.

Interns gain practical experience in areas such as:

• Individual and group counseling support
• Documentation and treatment planning
• Recovery-oriented care
• Professional ethics and compliance standards

Beyond skill‑building, our internship program is designed to foster professional growth, mentorship, and career readiness. Many of our interns transition into full‑time employment with CHC after graduation — a testament to the strength of our training and leadership development.

CHC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services.