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YFA

Intern Community Counseling

YFA

. Assist with client intakes, assessments, and treatment planning .

Posted 11/7/2026internshipNew Port Richey • Florida • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client intake, assessment, and treatment planning while applying trauma-informed practices. Proficient in case management, resource coordination, and maintaining ethical standards in youth counseling and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Client Intake And AssessmentCase ManagementTrauma-Informed PracticesYouth CounselingProfessionalism And Confidentiality

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Hard Skills
Treatment PlanningDocumentation PracticesResource CoordinationTruancy InterventionCounseling Techniques
Soft Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationEthical Standards
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered InternLiability Insurance
Industry Keywords
Social WorkMental Health CounselingPsychologyHuman ServicesYouth Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist with client intakes, assessments, and treatment planning
  • Observe and support individual, group, and family counseling sessions
  • Assist with case management, referrals, and resource coordination
  • Monitor school attendance and support truancy intervention efforts
  • Participate in youth skill-building groups and counseling activities
  • Support client follow-ups and communication with families and community partners
  • Learn documentation practices, including contact notes, intake forms, and service records
  • Observe or assist with truancy arbitration and court-related procedures when appropriate
  • Attend supervision sessions, staff meetings, and program trainings
  • Support activities promoting youth engagement, education, and pro-social behaviors
  • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
  • Apply trauma-informed practices when working with youth and families

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Enrolled in a Master Level program in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related Human Services field OR registered with the state board as a registered intern
  • Must hold an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related Human Services field
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have reliable transportation and active auto insurance
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
  • Proof of liability coverage through your school or professional liability insurance
  • Submit a 1–2 page personal statement addressing the specified questions
  • Submit a copy of unofficial transcripts

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Unpaid internship
  • Hands-on experience in a community-based counseling program
  • Supervision, training, and team collaboration
  • Learning opportunities in assessments, treatment planning, counseling, case management, truancy intervention, clinical documentation, professional ethics, and trauma-informed care