Registered Intern Therapist

If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you. Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life‑changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer‑fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

Job Type: Full‑time

• Salary: $53,000 - $55,000
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO is offered to full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Provides individual and group counseling services to clients within residential, off‑site programs, and the surrounding community served by the Counseling & Resiliency Center. Collaborates with other departments to provide expert consultation on client mental health and recovery needs, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Develops and implements programming that fosters healing from trauma, incorporating protective and resiliency‑focused elements, with an emphasis on the Sanctuary Model of Trauma‑Informed Care.

Provides supervision and guidance to master’s‑level interns, supporting their professional growth and clinical development.

• Deliver trauma‑informed counseling services (individual, couples, and family) to community clients, and those in Metropolitan Ministries’ residential and non‑residential programs seeking mental health support.
• Manage a caseload in accordance with departmental needs, with flexibility to adjust caseload size as necessary to accommodate the supervision of interns.
• Collaborate with departments, counselors, interns, and staff to support clients in adhering to their self‑sufficiency plans, especially during times of crisis. Provide recommendations and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Design, lead, and oversee group programs (psycho educational and support) that engage clients in positive self‑development and promote personal growth.
• Contribute to the recruitment of qualified interns from master’s‑level mental health counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy programs.
• Assist in coordinating events and initiatives to promote the Counseling & Resiliency Center and enhance its services.
• Provide training and guidance to interns on counseling processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct thorough counseling intakes, administer comprehensive assessments, perform chart audits, and develop individualized counseling goals to ensure client needs are met.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of client interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) and other relevant databases.
• Support the Counseling team by assisting with daily Resiliency Center operations, attending departmental meetings, and contributing to events and activities. Offer training opportunities for staff at Metropolitan Ministries to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Work closely with the Clinical Director to meet counseling team staffing needs, adhere to grant requirements, and achieve organizational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Schedule and supervise interns (as directed by the Senior Director) and provide counseling and mental health services to clients. Provide oversight to ensure a high‑quality internship experience, including weekly supervision, quarterly evaluations, interim support for intern clients, and coordination with university staff.
• Adhere to the applicable professional Code of Ethics in all duties performed.
• Exhibit flexibility to ensure that…