About this opportunity
Apis Services, Inc. lists this COUNSELOR INTERN opportunity in doylestown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Counselor Internship
Internship Opportunity | $15.50 per hour | Hands-On Experience | Professional Development
Location: Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) Job Type: Internship Eligibility: Students enrolled in an approved academic program
Looking for More Than Just an Internship?
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families?
The Counselor Internship at Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) offers an exciting opportunity to gain meaningful, real-world experience in youth, family, and behavioral health services.
As an intern, you'll be immersed in a treatment-oriented environment, working alongside experienced professionals while developing practical skills that can help prepare you for a future career in counseling, social work, human services, or a related field.
This is more than an internship — it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Your Internship Experience
Interns will actively participate in a dynamic learning environment that includes observation, supervised client interactions, and case management support.
You'll gain exposure to the services provided to children and families, including:
Observing and assisting with client assessments in real-life settings
Identifying client strengths, needs, and goals
Supporting the development and implementation of case plans
Participating in case staffing and treatment planning
Coordinating services with community partners
Learning professional documentation and report preparation
What You'll Do
Children, Youth, and Family Services Interns may:
Assist with home visits, court appearances, and family meetings
Document contacts with parents, collaterals, and professionals
Participate in team meetings, consultations, and group supervision
Review case files, reports, and supporting documentation
Transport youth and parents to appointments
Assist with child abuse and neglect assessments
Connect families with valuable community resources
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this internship, you must:
Be enrolled and in good standing at an accredited university in a bachelor's degree program
Understand that this internship does not include clinical practice
Be at least 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Complete a physical exam, including TB screening
Obtain required criminal clearances, including State Police, FBI, and State Child Abuse clearances
Successfully complete background and reference checks
Demonstrate basic computer proficiency
Be available primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends
Learn. Grow. Make a Difference.
This internship provides an opportunity to:
Gain hands-on exposure to youth and family services
Learn from experienced behavioral health professionals
Develop professional communication and documentation skills
Understand treatment planning and case management
Build experience working with children, youth, families, and community partners
Explore a future career in behavioral health and human services
Your education is the beginning. Your experience can shape what's next.
Start Building Your Future Today
Some internships provide experience.
This internship helps you build a career with purpose.
If you're ready to learn from experienced professionals, gain meaningful experience, and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to explore an internship with Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services.
Apply today and take the next step toward a career that makes an impact.
Learn more at choryfs.org.
About Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services
The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS), an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc., is expanding its programs to provide treatment-oriented care rather than custodial care.
Today, our programs meet the critical behavioral and mental health needs of more than 650 children and families each year.
About Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies.
Through shared services, geographical program expansion, and a focus on quality outcomes, Apis supports its affiliated organizations in advancing their missions while creating opportunities for organizational growth and employee development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Worksite address
doylestown, PA, 18903, US
Who can apply
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