Therapist

About Us

Located on 96 acres in Florida's Ocala National Forest, The Refuge – A Healing Place offers the highest quality treatment for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction diagnoses. Our evidence based clinical program focuses on healing the whole person with a balance of process and psycho-educational groups along with wellness modalities. We believe trauma resides in the nervous system, and our nature-based approach helps clients process trauma and reduce maladaptive coping strategies. At The Refuge, we understand that every recovery journey is unique. Our team uses diverse, evidence-based methods to create individualized paths to healing.

Position Overview

The Registered Therapist Intern plays a central role in supporting clients through their healing journey. This position provides individual, group, and family therapy while collaborating closely with a team of clinicians, medical providers, and support staff. Ideal candidates are grounded, empathetic, clinically skilled, and passionate about trauma‑informed care.

Pay

Starting at $28.00/Hr. for Intern candidates; starting at $70,000/annually for fully licensed therapists. Pay increases based on relevant work experience.

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO and Sick Time
• EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more

Essential Functions

• 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.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
• Two or more years' experience as a therapist with one or more years' experience with the specific population of the facility required.
• This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.