Job Description

Florida Registered Interns (Mental Health, Marriage & Family or Social Work) ready to join
a team of counselors working in Florida schools are invited to apply! Our school
counseling program has continued to grow since its inception in 2013 - serving both
parochial and secular private schools through individual and group counseling, with
children from preschool through 12th grade. The program is operated through Lutheran
Counseling Services (LCS), a staple of mental health in Central Florida for over 30 years.
Self-starters, relationship oriented and creative counselors will love this position to supportchildren, their parents and staff in the schools we serve in. Previous school-based
experience is highly desirable. Opportunities for the qualified registered intern that fits
this position include networking with other LCS clinicians and partners, regular meetings
for professional development and participation in provided supervision.

Apply today! Looking to hire immediately!

We are specifically looking for a Registered Intern in any of the three disciplines (Mental Health, Marriage and Family, Social Work) that will serve a school in Ocala, FL that we have had a contract with for the past three years.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Desire and ability to work with children in a school setting

Have reliable transportation

Masters Degree from an accredited college/university

Registered Intern with the Florida Department of Health in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling and/or Clinical Social Work

Professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per incident/$3,000,000 aggregate

Available August 2025 - May 2026 (for a 10-month contract)

Familiarity with Zoom, Google Drive & Apple products is helpful



RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide individual and group counseling to students

Lead classroom psycho-educational based presentations

Assist with school and personal crises on campus

Understand and support the mission of LCS

Learn and use TherapyNotes for all documentation: including Intakes, Treatment Plans and Progress Notes

Regularly meet with an LCS Clinical Supervisor, Program Supervisor and other LCS staff members, as needed

Attend LCS staff & professional development meetings



JOB BENEFITS
Compensation is $26/hour

Clinical supervision for program hours is provided by a LCS/Florida qualified supervisor (provided free of charge to registered intern)

Opportunity to build a caseload of clients (children, adults, couples, families) at LCS satellite locations or via telehealth/virtual appointments - with billing and scheduling provided through LCS staff

Contract potentially renewable each school year

* Clinical and professional development opportunities (i.e. continuing education) will allow you to network with other mental health providers