Detention Screener 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document a face-to-face interview with the referred youth including required information
• Accurately score and complete the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument, Suicide Risk Assessment Instrument, and Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT)
• Initiate an immediate referral for further evaluation when necessary
• Conduct and document an interview containing required information with the parent/guardian
• Conduct and document an interview with the victim/complainant, arresting law enforcement officer, Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) and collateral sources such as school officials, employers, prior service providers and gang unit officer, as appropriate
• 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's care and progress (or lack of same)
• Participate in other meetings/events as assigned
• Report crisis situations and treatment needs of clients to clinical personnel and supervisor
• Recognize client's comprehensive needs and discuss with interdisciplinary treatment team

Requirements

• 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

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. 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.