Counselor Intern [Akron, OH] (Unpaid, Fall 2026)

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining accurate case files for assigned clients.
• Orient clients to program expectations, rules, rights, grievance procedures, and available services.
• Support intake processes by helping complete documentation such as consent forms and initial assessments.
• Participate in the development of assessment-based treatment plans with client involvement.
• Provide client education through lectures, multimedia resources, and approved reading materials.
• Inform clients about self-help groups and community resources.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in accordance with the Agency Code of Ethics.
• Express empathy appropriately while addressing antisocial behaviors positively and constructively.
• Assist in de-escalating volatile situations using cognitive-based intervention strategies.
• Interact professionally with staff, visitors, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure clients’ rights are upheld and confidentiality maintained according to Agency policies, HIPAA, and 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
• Support general facility operations, including preparing client spaces and adhering to safety and OSHA standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or related field preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a supervised setting.

Learning Benefits

• Direct exposure to counseling practices in community corrections and behavioral health.
• Experience in assessment, treatment planning, client education, and intervention strategies.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced counselors and clinical staff in a professional setting.

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