Behavioral Health Technician Internship

About the role

The Fall 2026 Internship Program at ACTS is seeking compassionate and driven individuals to make a lasting impact through meaningful work.

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.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of program professional plan, program policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents pre-admission searches, and informs designated personnel of bruises, etc. and searches clients' property for contraband.
• Makes frequent rounds of facility to insure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
• Facilitates/complies with emergency preparedness - monthly mock scenario emergency drills.
• Communicate regularly with clients, co-workers/shift supervisors and others as appropriate, and engages clients to talk about their mental illness and substance misuse.
• Observes clients for changes in behavior, monitors activities of clients, motivates clients to participate in activities, and also guides and advises clients in their personal adjustment utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Interprets the client handbook for clients as needed; applies applicable rules and regulations to clients.
• Aid clients in preparing for court appearances or other outside activities, and implements supportive, psycho-educational and recreational groups.
• Advises and guides clients on personal hygiene habits.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with self-administered medication process if instructed.
• Oversees collection of urine specimen for drug screens and may complete and record vital signs as assigned.
• Assists clients in gathering/obtaining personal property when discharged.
• Documenting individual contacts, daily case notes, incident and injury reports and grievances.
• Answers phones and provides other administrative support as needed.
• Builds new case files and breaks down discharged client case files.

Who We Are?

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.