Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy Registered Intern Trainee

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy Registered Intern Trainee
Job Description:	The University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Division of Psychology is hiring for its MHC/MFT Registered Intern Training Program. This program offers a unique opportunity for those post-Masters degree counselors and therapists to earn patient-contact hours for State of Florida licensure. Trainees will be provided free supervision by a State of Florida Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor while engaging in direct patient contact to hone their skills in evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The Division of Psychology also provides trainees opportunities to learn from industry-leading faculty both directly through daily attending psychologist relationships as well as through group didactic education (and a friendly open-door policy). Our clinic is where theory meets real-world treatment offering an exciting opportunity for personal growth and the creation of a highly rewarding and marketable foundation for future licensed endeavors! Trainees will be accepted at any time of year based on occupancy. Trainees will complete program orientation meet faculty and staff and begin building a schedule to include 28 patient sessions per week. Your effort percentage will be considered 80% direct patient clinical contact and 20% training in the form of administrative duties co-therapy didactics groups and supervision. Clinical activities will include the assessment diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems that interfere with individuals functioning in the home school and communitythrough outpatient psychotherapy counseling or behavior modification programs in individual family or group modalities. Conjoint and group therapeutic opportunities are available to those who desire to pursue them this position is primarily individual therapeutic intervention and is performed via face-to-face or telehealth psychotherapy. Trainees will be formally evaluated quarterly and have the opportunity to participate in open departmental training as well. The department requests a one-year training commitment within the general clinic with the potential to complete an optional second year of training. This offers options for engagement in departmental flagship programs specializing inIntensive OCD Clinic Autism Spectrum Disorders Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and/or Inpatient Psychotherapy. Patient contact and supervision hours accrued within this two-year timeframe will meet State of Florida licensing requirements (pending no extended leaves of absence).
Expected Salary:	$43888.00 Annually. Benefits eligible
Minimum Requirements:	Completed Masters degree in CACREP- or COAMFT-accredited graduate program. *No Masters of Social Work supervision is available via this position Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the duties
Preferred Qualifications	Well-qualified candidates will be familiar with making mental health diagnoses using the DSM-5 / DSM 5-TR and applying basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and two letters of recommendation. This is a time-limited position. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Intern

Classification Title:Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy Registered Intern TraineeJob Description:The University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Division of Psychology is hiring for its MHC/MFT Registered Intern Training Program. This program offers a uniq...

Classification Title:	Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy Registered Intern Trainee
Job Description:	The University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Division of Psychology is hiring for its MHC/MFT Registered Intern Training Program. This program offers a unique opportunity for those post-Masters degree counselors and therapists to earn patient-contact hours for State of Florida licensure. Trainees will be provided free supervision by a State of Florida Board-Approved Qualified Supervisor while engaging in direct patient contact to hone their skills in evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The Division of Psychology also provides trainees opportunities to learn from industry-leading faculty both directly through daily attending psychologist relationships as well as through group didactic education (and a friendly open-door policy). Our clinic is where theory meets real-world treatment offering an exciting opportunity for personal growth and the creation of a highly rewarding and marketable foundation for future licensed endeavors! Trainees will be accepted at any time of year based on occupancy. Trainees will complete program orientation meet faculty and staff and begin building a schedule to include 28 patient sessions per week. Your effort percentage will be considered 80% direct patient clinical contact and 20% training in the form of administrative duties co-therapy didactics groups and supervision. Clinical activities will include the assessment diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems that interfere with individuals functioning in the home school and communitythrough outpatient psychotherapy counseling or behavior modification programs in individual family or group modalities. Conjoint and group therapeutic opportunities are available to those who desire to pursue them this position is primarily individual therapeutic intervention and is performed via face-to-face or telehealth psychotherapy. Trainees will be formally evaluated quarterly and have the opportunity to participate in open departmental training as well. The department requests a one-year training commitment within the general clinic with the potential to complete an optional second year of training. This offers options for engagement in departmental flagship programs specializing inIntensive OCD Clinic Autism Spectrum Disorders Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and/or Inpatient Psychotherapy. Patient contact and supervision hours accrued within this two-year timeframe will meet State of Florida licensing requirements (pending no extended leaves of absence).
Expected Salary:	$43888.00 Annually. Benefits eligible
Minimum Requirements:	Completed Masters degree in CACREP- or COAMFT-accredited graduate program. *No Masters of Social Work supervision is available via this position Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the duties
Preferred Qualifications	Well-qualified candidates will be familiar with making mental health diagnoses using the DSM-5 / DSM 5-TR and applying basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and two letters of recommendation. This is a time-limited position. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes