Clinical Counselor Registered Intern

Chsfl • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is hiring a Clinical Counselor Registered Intern to provide behavioral health assessments, counseling, and therapeutic support to children, individuals, and families while developing clinical skills under the supervision of a licensed clinician. The role supports clients facing trauma, behavioral health challenges, family conflict, life transitions, and other difficulties, with the goal of promoting recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

Depending on the assigned CHS program, services may be provided in CHS offices and facilities, client homes, schools, or community settings. The intern collaborates with licensed clinicians, CHS colleagues, social service agencies, community organizations, multidisciplinary treatment teams, and other professionals. The position includes clinical documentation, participation in quality assurance and team processes, and meeting program productivity expectations. CHS describes the role as an opportunity to gain real-world experience and continue professional development toward licensure. The stated salary is $45,500 per year.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling; alternatively, a master’s degree in Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education, or another related human services field with the required graduate-level coursework.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Intern status in the State of Florida.
• Meet applicable Medicaid Master’s-level practitioner staff qualifications.
• Meet applicable Council on Accreditation (COA) standards for the program.
• Obtain a Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Use the appropriate professional credential designation based on Florida registration.
• Either 2 years of post-Bachelor’s experience working with at-risk children and families or 1 year of post-Master’s experience.
• 2 years of experience providing services to individuals with behavioral health disorders and/or the ability to be supervised by a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).
• Empathy, professional boundaries, and comfort listening to difficult stories and helping clients identify practical paths forward.
• Organization and ability to balance client care, documentation, deadlines, and productivity expectations.
• Willingness to receive feedback and use supervision to develop clinical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with families, clinicians, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children and/or adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conduct clinical assessments and identify client and family needs.
• Develop treatment plans and provide clinical interventions under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions, including Trauma-Focused Care and Infant Mental Health approaches when applicable.
• Provide crisis counseling and support to families.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions based on individual needs.
• Provide case management, referrals, and connections to additional resources when appropriate.
• Facilitate psychoeducational classes and groups on topics such as parenting, independent living, anger management, behavior management, and substance use.
• Collaborate with licensed clinicians, CHS team members, social service agencies, community organizations, multidisciplinary treatment teams, and other professionals.
• Develop and maintain clinical records in accordance with CHS and contract requirements.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and termination summaries.
• Enter required information into CHS client information and electronic health record systems.
• Complete applicable billable units and documentation within required timelines.
• Participate in treatment and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support quality assurance, peer review, and applicable Medicaid, licensing, contractual, and accreditation requirements.
• Meet established program productivity expectations while maintaining CHS standards of care.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development, training, and continued learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level