Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title: Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Department: Counseling Ctr & Health Education
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $30.00 per hour
Pay Basis: Hourly

The primary role of this position is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, consultation, crisis evaluation and services, and outreach related to Counseling and Psychological Services, under the supervision of a licensed clinician. May be required to supervise pre-master's interns. Coordinates an area of service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Registered Mental Health Intern in the State of Florida. Must have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, guidance, psychology, or rehabilitation counseling from a college or university. Must have satisfied all FL state requirements for licensure either (1) within two years of date of hire, or (2) within two years of becoming a Registered Mental Health Intern in the State of Florida, whichever comes first.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated record of successful performance in and commitment to the practice of psychotherapy with both individuals and group, excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a warm, caring, respectful and non-judgmental manner; skilled collaborator to work as part of a team with students, colleagues, and other professionals/administrators. Experience working in a university counseling center; experience initiating and developing outreach programs; demonstrated commitment and competency in working with a varied student population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 100% - Provide individual, couples, biofeedback and group psychotherapy and assessment for a varied student community with a broad range of psychopathology; Vocational counseling; Crisis intervention and emergency services. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Varies during business hours/days of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
FTE: 0.5
Preferred Response Date: 12/15/2025