Behavioral Health Technician Internship

Now Hiring! Behavioral Health Technician Internship

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!

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.

• Working under supervision of the assigned field instructor or designee.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of program professional plan, program policies and procedures. Performs and documents pre‑admission searches, informs designated personnel of bruises and other findings, and searches clients' property for contraband. Makes frequent rounds of the facility to ensure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained. Facilitates/complies with emergency preparedness and monthly mock scenario emergency drills.
• Communicate regularly with clients, co‑workers/shift supervisors and others as appropriate, and engage clients to talk about their mental illness and substance misuse. Observe clients for changes in behavior, monitor activities, motivate clients to participate in activities, and guide and advise clients on personal adjustment using verbal de‑escalation techniques. Interpret the client handbook as needed; apply applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Assist clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities, and implement supportive, psycho‑educational and recreational groups. Advise and guide clients on personal hygiene habits. Monitor and track compliance with self‑administered medication processes if instructed. Oversee collection of urine specimens for drug screens and may complete and record vital signs as assigned. Assist clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged.
• Document individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances. Answer phones and provide other administrative support as needed. Build new case files and disassemble discharged client case files.

• Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in social work, counseling, psychology or another 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.

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.