Registered Mental Health Therapist Intern (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI) – Hybrid | Build Your Caseload | Clinical Supervision
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Schedule: Hybrid (Telehealth + In-Office)
Compensation: Starting at $36/hour (based on experience)
Job Overview
OPA Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns (RMHCI), Registered Clinical Social Work Interns (RCSWI), and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Interns (RMFTI) to provide outpatient mental health services throughout Florida.
This is a flexible hybrid therapist opportunity designed for clinicians working toward Florida licensure who want to build their caseload while receiving clinical support and supervision. Selected candidates will provide individual, family, and supportive counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults through a combination of in-office and telehealth sessions.
Consistent patient referrals, clinical supervision, and professional growth opportunities are available.
About OPA Behavioral Health
OPA Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Florida. Our services include mental health assessments, psychotherapy, counseling, care coordination, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions delivered through a hybrid care model.
Our team is committed to providing compassionate, accessible, and quality mental health care while supporting clinicians in their professional development.
Position Highlights
✔ Hybrid schedule combining telehealth and in-office therapy
✔ Opportunity to build and maintain your caseload
✔ Consistent patient referrals provided
✔ Clinical supervision available toward Florida licensure requirements
✔ Supportive and collaborative behavioral health team
✔ Flexible 1099 independent contractor structure
✔ Multiple office locations throughout Florida
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Therapist Intern will:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health intake assessments
- Provide individual, family, and supportive counseling services
- Provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support when needed
- Coordinate care with providers and treatment teams
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Complete documentation according to Medicaid and healthcare compliance standards
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms effectively
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and professional clinical standards
Required Qualifications
- Active Florida registration as one of the following: Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI), Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI), Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern (RMFTI)
- Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
- Minimum 1 year of mental health, counseling, or clinical experience
- Experience providing services to children, adolescents, and/or adults
- FARS/CFARS certification
- Have Professional Liability Insurance
- Experience with telehealth services and electronic health records (EHR)
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Reliable internet connection and secure computer/laptop for telehealth services
- Ability to maintain a private, HIPAA-compliant telehealth environment
- Successful completion of required background screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Medicaid documentation requirements
- Experience with outpatient behavioral health services
- Familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, or similar modalities
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Compassionate, professional, and patient-centered
- Emotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a clinical team
- Open to feedback and committed to professional growth
- Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with diverse populations
- Able to manage documentation requirements and maintain clinical quality standards
Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to provide therapy services at an assigned OPA Behavioral Health office location
- Ability to provide secure telehealth sessions from a private workspace
- Professional appearance and demeanor during virtual and in-office sessions
- Reliable technology setup including camera, microphone, and secure internet connection
Available Locations
Separate openings available throughout Florida:
- Jacksonville, FL
- St. Augustine, FL
- Bradenton, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Naples, FL
- Miami, FL
Why Join OPA Behavioral Health?
At OPA Behavioral Health, we value compassionate care, collaboration, and clinician growth. This opportunity allows registered therapist interns to gain valuable clinical experience, expand their skills, and work toward independent licensure while being part of a supportive behavioral health organization.
Apply today to join our team and grow your clinical career with OPA Behavioral Health.
Important Requirement
Applicants must currently hold an active Florida registration as RMHCI, RCSWI, or RMFTI. Candidates who are not currently registered with the State of Florida will not be considered.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening processed through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Additional information is available at:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Medical Specialty:
Application Question(s):
- What other information or request would you like for us to know?
- Are you willing to undergo a level 2 background check?
- Which Florida office location are you able to commute to? Choose one: St. Augustine, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Bradenton, Orlando, Naples, Miami, FL.
- This is a hybrid position (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Each role is assigned to one specific Florida office location. Are you able to commute consistently to your assigned office location if selected?
Education:
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish and English (bilingual) (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Intern license in FL (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32256
