Counselor Internship

Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc. is seeking compassionate interns to make a lasting impact through meaningful work during the Fall 2026 Internship Program. The internship involves providing counseling and developing treatment plans within client service-oriented settings in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Requirements include enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate program in social work or related fields and eligibility for Level 2 background screening. ACTS is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Eligibility for Level 2 background screening.
• Adherence to drug screening policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission and orientation documentation.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Attend interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
• Report client crisis situations.

Skills

Compassion

Counseling

Social Work

Assessment

Education

Graduate or undergraduate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or human services

Job description

ACTS is growing! We are seeking compassionate, driven individuals to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work during the Fall 2026 Internship Program!

Location: The internship program will perform duties at client service-oriented programs including secured facilities, residential programs and/or scattered site housing around the greater Tampa Bay area.

What You'll be Doing?

Working under supervision of the assigned field instructor or designee, interns:

• Complete admission and orientation documentation; may administer or interpret screening/assessment instruments.
• Develop treatment or service plans, which include services to accomplish.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling.
• Make referrals to community resources, including social, legal and educational providers.
• Attend scheduled interdisciplinary treatment team meeting or clinical supervisory sessions and discuss aspects of client care and progress (or lack of same); may participate in other meetings/events as assigned.
• Report crisis situations and treatment needs of clients to clinical personnel and supervisor; recognize client comprehensive needs and discuss with interdisciplinary treatment team.

What is Required?

Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in social work, counseling, psychology or other human services field and working under a formal learning contract or similar agreement with a university.

Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or 'Clearinghouse', helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

ACTS is a drug‑free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E‑Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E‑Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E‑Verify is not used as a tool to pre‑screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E‑Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E‑Verify' located near the bottom of the page.