Position Details

Interns- All levels

ACTS partners with many academic institutions to provide students, currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate coursework, an opportunity to gain 'hands on' experience as they pursue a degree in the human services field.
ACTS has many field placement options that include an array of services and populations served.

  • Acute Care/Crisis Services- Adult and Youth
  • Outpatient Services- Adult and Youth
  • Veteran's Services
  • Residential Treatment Programs- Adult and Youth
  • Supportive Housing Programs
  • Criminal Justice/Offender Programs?


Working under the supervision of an assigned site/clinical supervisor, interns will have opportunities to observe, learn and/or demonstrate various tasks related to the human services field.  These tasks  include, but certainly are not limited  to:

  • Empathetic communication with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, and recovery
  • Client admission and orientation process
  • Administration and interpretation of screening/assessment instruments
  • Development of  treatment or service plans
  • Individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions
  • Discharge planning
  • Referral/linkage to community resources, including social, legal and educational providers
  • Interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
  • Clinical supervision sessions


Currently we have internship opportunities for:

  • Behavioral Health Technicians (for those enrolled in an Associate's level program) 
  • Counselors(for those enrolled in a Bachelor's level program)
  • Detention Screeners (for those enrolled in a Bachelor's level program- Criminal Justice)
  • Therapists(for those enrolled in a Master's level program)
We look forward to providing you a quality learning experience.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.