Trauma-Informed Therapist — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

The Refuge, A Healing Place; Ocklawaha (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

EAP program

Job summary

The Refuge – A Healing Place in Florida, set on 96 acres in Ocala National Forest, offers trauma‑informed care. The Registered Therapist Intern delivers individual, group and family therapy and collaborates with clinicians and staff to support each client’s healing journey.

Pay starts at $28.00/hour for interns; licensed therapists earn about $70,000/year, with raises based on experience. Schedules: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday; opportunities in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Registered Clinical Social Work Intern.
• Fully licensed LCSW, LMFT, LMHC preferred.
• Experience with trauma‑informed care, addiction treatment, or residential settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, client‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Trauma‑informed care

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field

Job description

The Refuge – A Healing Place in Florida, set on 96 acres in Ocala National Forest, offers trauma‑informed care. The Registered Therapist Intern delivers individual, group and family therapy and collaborates with clinicians and staff to support each client’s healing journey.

Pay starts at $28.00/hour for interns; licensed therapists earn about $70,000/year, with raises based on experience. Schedules: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday; opportunities in inpatient or outpatient settings.