Primary Therapist (Registered Intern)

Mental Health Therapist - Registered Intern Residential Treatment | Dual Diagnosis | Lantana, FL Benefits : Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, and Vision Insurance Full-Time | On-Site | Sunday-Thursday $60,000-$65,000 annually Avento Health, a recruiting agency, is hiring on behalf of a behavioral health organization in Lantana, Florida for a full-time Registered Intern Therapist. This position is based within an accredited dual-diagnosis treatment program serving adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The organization offers detox, residential, and limited PHP/IOP services, but this role is focused specifically on residential clients. The program serves a high volume of Medicaid clients, making this an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is comfortable working with adults with complex behavioral health and psychosocial needs in a structured treatment setting. The therapist will provide individual therapy, group therapy, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and documentation as part of a collaborative residential treatment team. Position Summary The Registered Intern Therapist will support adults with mental health and substance use challenges through individual counseling, group therapy, and ongoing treatment planning in a residential treatment setting. This is a strong opportunity for a Registered Intern who wants hands‑on experience in residential treatment, dual‑diagnosis care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with substance use disorder experience, strong documentation skills, and hands‑on SunWave experience are highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Provide individual therapy and group therapy to adults in a dual‑diagnosis residential treatment setting Manage an individual caseload of approximately 10 to 11 residential clients Facilitate a caseload group once or twice per week Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation in SunWave Support clients with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders using evidence‑based and trauma‑informed approaches Work effectively with adults who may present with high clinical, psychosocial, and case management needs, including Medicaid‑covered populations Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to coordinated care planning Collaborate with clinical leadership, medical, nursing, operations, case management, and admissions teams Maintain ethical, professional, and client‑centered standards of care Qualifications Registered Intern status in Florida in a relevant behavioral health discipline required Experience working with substance use disorder populations strongly preferred Experience treating co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred Experience working with Medicaid populations or clients with complex psychosocial needs preferred Strong clinical documentation skills required Hands‑on experience with SunWave strongly preferred Ability to work effectively in a residential or structured behavioral health treatment setting Strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment Preferred Background Experience in dual‑diagnosis, addiction treatment, or adult behavioral health settings preferred Familiarity with treatment planning, medical necessity, and quality documentation standards preferred Experience working in programs serving high‑acuity adults with mental health and substance use needs preferred Why This Role Stands Out Manageable caseload of approximately 10 to 11 residential clients Opportunity to build experience in residential treatment and dual‑diagnosis care Role is focused on residential clients rather than PHP/IOP services Work with adults in a structured, collaborative treatment environment Strong exposure to treatment planning, documentation, and multidisciplinary care Avento Health is a recruiting agency that partners with healthcare and behavioral health organizations to connect them with strong clinical talent. We work closely with both clients and candidates to create thoughtful, aligned placements. Equal Opportunity Employer Avento Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. SMS Consent By applying to this role, you agree that Avento Health may contact you via SMS/text message about your application, interview scheduling, and role‑related updates. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frey Consulting Group