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Summary of Responsibilities
A Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) works under the direction and supervision of a Clinical Manager, providing community-based behavioral health services to individuals with psychiatric illness, substance use issues and/or co-occurring disorders. The BHP must be open and willing to work with culturally and gender diverse groups and individuals to facilitate goals of self-efficacy. This position requires a high degree of self-initiative and motivation. The schedule is flexible, as determined by the person served’ s needs and may include early morning, evening or weekend appointments. The position may involveservices provided in the designated BHS clinic, driving to persons served homes or various locations within the community where services are provided (if services are offered on-site according to the program and funding source.) It may include telehealth services utilizing both audio and visual communication with individuals. BHPs provide individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, initial assessments to determine level of care, treatment planning, case presentations, presenting psychoeducational information to individuals regarding diagnosis, symptoms, medications, relapse prevention and safety planning. The BHP provides services to both children and adults. The position also includes participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and supervision, treatment plan reviews, developing aftercare treatment and all required documentation utilizing Collaborative Documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of
Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) Level 2: Registered Intern Psychotherapist (MSW, MFT, MHC)
- Primary focus is on providing comprehensive clinical services and therapy which includes biopsychosocial assessments, screening and placement for level of care, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, brief interventions utilizing evidence-based care and tools and educational counseling services to a caseload of person’s served consisting of adults and children.
- Community- based mental health services which includes services in the persons served home, school or community location in addition to office and telehealth clinical services.
- BHPs and mandatory providers are expected to adhere to all Florida mandatory reporting laws in addition to but not limited to child abuse and elderly abuse.
- Complete all required documentation utilizing Collaborative Documentation and all agency formats/standards
- Maintain on-going relationships with community agencies and function as a liaison with identified individuals/organizations
- Participate in community education/activities program presentations as required
- Participate in on-going improvement and utilization review activities as well as BHS scheduled training, meetings, and clinical supervision sessions
- Adhere to training requirements of BHS
- Utilize the current data/clinical computer program (Electronic Health Records System) necessary to perform billing and clinical documentation
- Provide services that are medically/clinically necessary
- Continually assess for potential risk of crisis, suicide, self-harm and/or homicide.
- Collaborate with individual on a clinically appropriate safety plan
- Collaborates with other providers on the person’s served integrated team other treatment team members regarding person’s served progress and needs.
- Prepare and works with the person served in transition/discharge planning and relapse prevention
- Follow instructions regarding limitation for services brought by utilization management (UM Department)
- Adhere to the high standards of health care ethics and quality within this professional field, strictly following agency rules and protocols as well as established regulations.
- Attend and participate in supervision sessions as scheduled; applying evidenced-based practices that are embraced by BHS Behavioral Health Practice Guidelines.
- Always maintain professionalism, including professional behavior and attire
- Meet all deadlines including but not limited to schedules, documentation and timesheets
- Performs with excellent people skills by offering requested information, orientation and/or support to the person served in a caring and respectful attitude.
- Adhere to all BHS incident reporting and policies.
Qualification Required for BHP Level 2: Registered Intern Psychotherapist (MSW, MFT, MHC)
1. Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field
AND is Registered with the state of Florida as one or more of the following:
· Marriage and Family Therapist REGISTERED INTERN in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.
· Clinical Social Worker REGISTERED INTERN in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S
· Mental Health Counselor REGISTERED INTERN in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None noted at this time.
SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak in English.Bi-lingual candidates are preferred/helpful. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Agility to effectively communicate information both orally and written on one-to-one and small group situations to person’s served and other employees.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by directors, and other managers to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
Benefits:
✅ 100% Paid Health Insurance (Employee Base Plan)
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
✅ Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Secondary Health Insurance, and Other Voluntary Benefit Plans
✅ 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Tuition Reimbursement
✅ Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities
✅ Employee Referral Bonus Program
✅ Potential HRSA Student Loan Repayment for eligible licensed positions*
✅ Opportunities for Career Growth and Professional Development
*Certain licensed positions working in qualifying outpatient settings may be eligible for the HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility is subject to HRSA requirements and position responsibilities and will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Banyan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Summary of Responsibilities
A Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) works under the direction and supervision of a Clinical Manager, providing community-based behavioral health services to individuals with psychiatric illness, substance use issues and/or co-occurring disorders. The BHP must be open and willing to work with culturally and gender diverse groups and individuals to facilitate goals of self-efficacy. This position requires a high degree of self-initiative and motivation. The schedule is flexible, as determined by the person served’ s needs and may include early morning, evening or weekend appointments. The position may involveservices provided in the designated BHS clinic, driving to persons served homes or various locations within the community where services are provided (if services are offered on-site according to the program and funding source.) It may include telehealth services utilizing both audio and visual communication with individuals. BHPs provide individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, initial assessments to determine level of care, treatment planning, case presentations, presenting psychoeducational information to individuals regarding diagnosis, symptoms, medications, relapse prevention and safety planning. The BHP provides services to both children and adults. The position also includes participating in multidisciplinary case conferences and supervision, treatment plan reviews, developing aftercare treatment and all required documentation utilizing Collaborative Documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of
Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) Level 2: Registered Intern Psychotherapist (MSW, MFT, MHC)
- Primary focus is on providing comprehensive clinical services and therapy which includes biopsychosocial assessments, screening and placement for level of care, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, brief interventions utilizing evidence-based care and tools and educational counseling services to a caseload of person’s served consisting of adults and children.
- Community- based mental health services which includes services in the persons served home, school or community location in addition to office and telehealth clinical services.
- BHPs and mandatory providers are expected to adhere to all Florida mandatory reporting laws in addition to but not limited to child abuse and elderly abuse.
- Complete all required documentation utilizing Collaborative Documentation and all agency formats/standards
- Maintain on-going relationships with community agencies and function as a liaison with identified individuals/organizations
- Participate in community education/activities program presentations as required
- Participate in on-going improvement and utilization review activities as well as BHS scheduled training, meetings, and clinical supervision sessions
- Adhere to training requirements of BHS
- Utilize the current data/clinical computer program (Electronic Health Records System) necessary to perform billing and clinical documentation
- Provide services that are medically/clinically necessary
- Continually assess for potential risk of crisis, suicide, self-harm and/or homicide.
- Collaborate with individual on a clinically appropriate safety plan
- Collaborates with other providers on the person’s served integrated team other treatment team members regarding person’s served progress and needs.
- Prepare and works with the person served in transition/discharge planning and relapse prevention
- Follow instructions regarding limitation for services brought by utilization management (UM Department)
- Adhere to the high standards of health care ethics and quality within this professional field, strictly following agency rules and protocols as well as established regulations.
- Attend and participate in supervision sessions as scheduled; applying evidenced-based practices that are embraced by BHS Behavioral Health Practice Guidelines.
- Always maintain professionalism, including professional behavior and attire
- Meet all deadlines including but not limited to schedules, documentation and timesheets
- Performs with excellent people skills by offering requested information, orientation and/or support to the person served in a caring and respectful attitude.
- Adhere to all BHS incident reporting and policies.
Qualification Required for BHP Level 2: Registered Intern Psychotherapist (MSW, MFT, MHC)
1. Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field
AND is Registered with the state of Florida as one or more of the following:
· Marriage and Family Therapist REGISTERED INTERN in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.
· Clinical Social Worker REGISTERED INTERN in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S
· Mental Health Counselor REGISTERED INTERN in accordance with Chapter 491, F.S.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None noted at this time.
SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak in English.Bi-lingual candidates are preferred/helpful. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Agility to effectively communicate information both orally and written on one-to-one and small group situations to person’s served and other employees.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by directors, and other managers to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
Benefits:
✅ 100% Paid Health Insurance (Employee Base Plan)
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
✅ Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Secondary Health Insurance, and Other Voluntary Benefit Plans
✅ 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Tuition Reimbursement
✅ Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities
✅ Employee Referral Bonus Program
✅ Potential HRSA Student Loan Repayment for eligible licensed positions*
✅ Opportunities for Career Growth and Professional Development
*Certain licensed positions working in qualifying outpatient settings may be eligible for the HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility is subject to HRSA requirements and position responsibilities and will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Banyan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate marriage and family therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related counseling field
- Active associate or registered MFT license or registration with the state board
- Completion of an accredited COAMFTE or CACREP graduate program
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as DBT, EFT, or trauma-focused CBT
- Ability to maintain a full outpatient caseload under board-approved clinical supervision
Tips for Your Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure stage
Highlight your supervised clinical hours, the supervisor's license type, and your state board registration number front and center. Many hiring managers screen for hour accumulation pace and supervision model before reading anything else on an associate-level resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate marriage and family therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies offering supervision benefits
Filter your search for employers that advertise board-approved supervision as a benefit. These roles accelerate your path to full licensure and are more competitive, so apply promptly and reference supervision access explicitly in your cover letter.
Align your modalities with the job description
Job postings often list specific modalities like DBT, EFT, or trauma-focused CBT as requirements, not preferences. If you're trained in those approaches, name them in both your resume and your opening interview answer, using the same acronym the posting uses.
Prepare a caseload management example
Interviewers at community mental health clinics routinely ask how you manage a full caseload alongside documentation requirements. Prepare a concrete example from your practicum that shows how you balanced session volume, progress notes, and treatment planning simultaneously.
Negotiate supervision structure before accepting
Before accepting an offer, confirm the supervision frequency, format (individual vs. group), and whether the supervisor's license qualifies in your state. Getting those terms in writing protects your hours and your licensure timeline.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate marriage and family therapists?
The most active employers for associate marriage and family therapists right now are OptiMindHealth, LifeStance Health, and Rula, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community mental health centers and outpatient behavioral health groups tend to post the highest volume of associate-level openings.
How many associate marriage and family therapist jobs are remote?
About 72% of associate marriage and family therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by state due to telehealth licensure rules. Roles focused on individual adult therapy and couples counseling are most likely to offer remote or hybrid scheduling, while positions tied to school-based or intensive outpatient programs are typically in-person.
How do you become an associate marriage and family therapist?
You earn a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a qualifying counseling field from an accredited program, then apply to your state board for associate or registered MFT status. After registration, you accumulate supervised clinical hours under a board-approved supervisor, pass the MFT licensing exam, and apply for full licensure once your state's hour requirement is met.
How do you get hired as an associate marriage and family therapist with little experience?
Emphasize your practicum and internship hours, the populations you served, and the modalities you practiced, since most employers hiring at the associate level expect candidates to be pre-licensure rather than fully licensed. Applying to agencies that explicitly offer supervision, such as Federally Qualified Health Centers or nonprofit community clinics, improves your chances because those employers are structured to onboard and develop pre-licensed clinicians.
What does the associate marriage and family therapist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a clinical interview with a supervisor or clinical director that covers your theoretical orientation and case conceptualization, and sometimes a brief written scenario or role-play. Outpatient and community mental health employers often move quickly once the clinical interview is complete, with offers extended within a week or two of the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to associate marriage and family therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to associate marriage and family therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your state registration, supervision needs, and clinical focus, then apply directly to each listing.
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