Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI)

VIVA Psychotherapy; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streamlined administrative support

Internal training on evidence-based practices

Opportunities for a steady client pipeline

Job summary

VIVA Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, Florida, is seeking a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. This position is for post-master's clinicians accumulating hours toward independent licensure, emphasizing cultural competence and holistic care.

As part of a supportive boutique practice, you will provide therapy to diverse populations, conduct assessments, and collaborate with your qualified supervisor while developing specialized projects aligned with your clinical interests.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a nurturing environment that values linguistic diversity and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from an accredited program.
• Must have an established contract with an external Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor.
• Strong foundational coursework in Ethics and Counseling Theories required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a curated caseload of individual adult, adolescent, and child clients.
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for new clients.
• Coordinate with your external Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor.

Skills

Cultural humility

Ethics

Counseling Theories

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI)

Registered Intern (Post-Master's)

Post-master's clinician accumulating hours toward independent licensure

VIVA Psychotherapy is a boutique mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, children, and families navigate life's challenges with resilience and vitality. Founded by Lidiana Cartolano, our practice provides culturally competent, bilingual care (English/Portuguese). We pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming environment for our clients and a streamlined, organized experience for our clinicians.

We serve a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults, navigating the intersections of thoughts, emotions, and actions. At VIVA, we don't just treat symptoms; we empower our clients to reclaim their lives and foster more fulfilling relationships through evidence-based modalities.

Role Overview

VIVA Psychotherapy is seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern to join our team. This position is designed for post-master's clinicians who have graduated from an accredited Counseling program and are actively accumulating hours toward independent licensure in a private practice setting.

Join a practice that values linguistic diversity and holistic healing; this role offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy to immigrant populations and individuals navigating cross-cultural identities.

Please Note: VIVA Psychotherapy provides the clinical placement, administrative support, and client pipeline, but does not provide a Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor. Candidates must have or independently secure their own external qualified supervisor to sign off on their registered intern hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: Maintain a curated caseload of individual adult, adolescent, and child clients
• Documentation: Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for new clients, and complete progress notes and treatment plans in a timely manner using our EHR system
• Administrative Compliance: Coordinate regularly with your external Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor to ensure all state licensing paperwork and hours are properly documented
• Collaboration: Participate in weekly VIVA staff meetings and internal case consultations, and collaborate with the Clinical Director on community outreach initiatives or psychoeducational content
• Special Projects: Develop a "Special Project" (e.g., a support group or workshop) based on your specific clinical interests and niche
• Professional Development: Attend internal training on topics such as CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, and Ethics

Qualifications

Required

• Education & Credentials: Must hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (or equivalent) from an accredited program and be actively registered (or eligible for registration) as a Mental Health Counseling Intern with the state board
• Supervision: Must have an established contract/agreement with an external Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor prior to seeing clients
• Clinical Skills: Strong foundational coursework in Ethics, Counseling Theories, and Diagnostic Skills
• Cultural Humility: Strong interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to cultural humility and trauma-informed care
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Preferred

• Linguistic Diversity: Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish is a significant plus, as we serve a large multicultural and immigrant community
• Previous clinical experience across diverse populations including children, adolescents, and adults
• Special interest in cross-cultural counseling or immigrant populations

What We Offer

• Clinical placement within an established private practice
• Streamlined administrative support — we handle marketing, scheduling, and billing so you can focus on clinical work
• A steady client pipeline and referral stream
• Collaborative environment with weekly staff meetings and internal case consultations
• Internal training on evidence-based practices such as CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, and Ethics
• Opportunity to develop and implement a special project based on your clinical niche
• A practice that values linguistic diversity and holistic healing

Location & Work Arrangement

• Work Type: Registered Intern (Post-Master's), accumulating hours towards independent licensure
• Experience Required: Post-master's clinician actively registered (or eligible for registration) as a Mental Health Counseling Intern
• Supervision: Candidate must independently secure their own external Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor

Ready to advance toward independent licensure in a practice that values "VIVA" - life and vitality? We look forward to learning more about how you can contribute to our clinical team.