Now Hiring! Therapist Internship
ACTS is growing! We are seeking compassionate, driven individuals to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work during the Spring 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, adheres to regulatory bodies and licensing rules, guidelines and established protocols to carry out duties as established in the learning contract or similar agreement, in compliance with contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification relative to the agency, program, service assignment and agency designated model for treating persons with co-occurring mental and substance disorders.
Provide clinical services including, but not limited to individual, group and family therapy, assessments, treatment plans and reviews, and discharge planning.
Attend scheduled interdisciplinary treatment team meeting or clinical supervisory sessions and discusses aspects of client?s care and progress (or lack of same); may participate in other meetings/events as assigned.
Observe clients for behavioral changes and progress in treatment, communicate empathically with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, medications and recovery.
Conducts face to face interviews with clients to develop individual behavioral health or treatment plans and reviews individual behavioral health treatment plans with assigned field instructor or designee.
Responsible for documenting services he/she directly provides.
Report crisis situations and treatment needs of clients to clinical personnel and supervisor; recognize client's comprehensive needs and discusses 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.
Ability to pass Federal, State, Local Law and Level 2 background clearances.
Who We Are? https://www.actsfl.org/
At ACTS, we're more than just a team, we're a community dedicated to changing lives. For over 45 years, ACTS has provided vital services to individuals facing mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, and justice issues. We're passionate about what we do, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us in an environment where you and your contributions are valued.
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