Tampa General Hospital·Tampa, Florida
Provide ethical and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals, families, and couples in an outpatient setting. Support patients with diverse backgrounds in managing mental health and substance use needs to improve their quality of life.
The Registered Behavioral Health (BH) Outpatient Intern provides culturally competent, ethical, and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals, families, and couples in an outpatient setting. This role is essential in supporting patients with diverse backgrounds and mental health and substance use needs, helping them achieve emotional wellness and improved quality of life. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital
Education Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology. License/Registration Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern OR Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern Work Experience and
One (1) to two (2) years relevant clinical experience in an outpatient setting, inclusive of 1,000 hours supervised clinical practicum and internship requirement for Master's degree. Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Knowledge working with children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting with diverse populations presenting range of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and substance use disorders. · Highly motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a complex environment with the ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks. · Excellent interpersonal skills and competence to establish rapport and build supporting, trusting relationships and maintain healthy boundaries and respect for patient rights and personal preferences. · Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy and a registered intern license. Candidates need 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience, including 1,000 supervised clinical practicum hours.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.
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