Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)

Health Haven; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Federal Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Clinical Supervision

Job summary

Health Haven is seeking a licensed supervisor-supported RMHCI to provide outpatient psychotherapy to adults in Florida. The role emphasizes evidence-based treatments, accurate documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Telehealth availability may be offered under supervision. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, maintain RMHCI registration, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and charting skills while contributing to professional

Qualifications

• Active RMHCI registration with Florida Board
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field
• Completion of required graduate coursework and internship requirements
• Experience providing counseling during graduate training or supervised setting
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT, ACT) and clinical treatment practices
• Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to receive clinical supervision and apply feedback
• Manage assigned patient caseload with quality care
• Experience with EMR systems preferred
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, patient-centered care
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health or clinical research environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised outpatient psychotherapy services to adults
• Support individualized treatment planning and documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
• Apply CBT, DBT, ACT and other evidence-based therapies under supervision
• Establish therapeutic rapport and provide compassionate support
• Participate in supervision, case conferences and professional development
• Deliver in-person or telehealth psychotherapy sessions
• Contribute to quality improvement and workflow initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Florida licensing and ethical standards
• Support regulatory and care coordination efforts

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Accurate documentation

EMR experience

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Who We Are

At Health Haven and Health Synergy Clinical Research, we are building a modern and integrated model of psychiatric care that combines high-quality outpatient treatment, interventional psychiatry, and industry-sponsored pharmaceutical clinical research.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while helping advance the future of psychiatric treatment through ethical clinical research and innovative therapeutic approaches. With continued expansion across Florida, our organization offers physicians the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term professional development.

We are committed to creating an environment where physicians can thrive clinic

What You’ll Do

This role focuses on providing supervised outpatient psychotherapy services, supporting individualized treatment planning, maintaining clinical documentation standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Support: Assist with clinical assessments, gather relevant patient information, identify treatment needs, and support the development of individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
• Clinical Documentation and Compliance: Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment updates, and required clinical records while maintaining compliance with HIPAA requirements, professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborative Care Coordination: Collaborate with licensed clinicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric providers, and multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care, continuity of treatment, and positive patient outcomes.
• Evidence-Based Therapeutic Practices: Apply foundational knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other clinically appropriate interventions under clinical supervision.
• Patient Engagement and Therapeutic Support: Establish therapeutic rapport with patients by providing compassionate support, active listening, emotional guidance, and a safe environment for individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• Professional Development and Clinical Supervision: Participate in individual and group supervision, clinical meetings, case consultations, trainings, and professional development opportunities to strengthen clinical competency and support progression toward independent licensure.
• Psychotherapy Services: Provide individual psychotherapy services to adult patients experiencing behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, stress-related challenges, and life transitions through in-person and/or telehealth appointments under appropriate supervision.
• Quality Improvement and Organizational Support: Contribute to the continued improvement of behavioral health services by providing clinical feedback, supporting workflow enhancements, and promoting a culture focused on quality care, patient experience, and continuous learning.
• Regulatory and Ethical Standards: Maintain compliance with Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling requirements, ethical guidelines, supervision requirements, and organizational expectations while delivering responsible and professional mental health services.
• Other Duties as Assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Active Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) registration with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling required
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field required
• Completion of required graduate coursework and clinical internship requirements for registered intern status
• Experience providing counseling services through graduate training, internship, or supervised clinical experience preferred
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and clinical treatment practices
• Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to receive clinical supervision, apply feedback, and continue developing clinical competencies
• Ability to manage assigned patient caseload responsibilities while maintaining quality patient care standards
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and patient-centered mental health care
• Experience working in outpatient behavioral health, psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, or clinical research environments is a plus

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Clinical Supervision and Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative Clinical Environment
• Opportunities to Participate in a Growing Behavioral Health Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state of Florida, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

All positions requiring Florida Care Provider Background Screening through the Clearinghouse are subject to background screening requirements under House Bill 531 (2025). For more information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.