USF Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program

Interested in a career helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals? 🎓

Attend a virtual information session to learn more about the online Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling & Disability Sciences (RCDS) program at USF.

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

During this session, you'll learn about:
✅ Program curriculum and career opportunities
✅ Admissions requirements and application process
✅ Faculty input and student support
✅ How graduates make a difference in their communities

Register by scanning the QR code in the image or using the RSVP link provided. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3vcbdOXi30aNZ4Jgffneqtlu0yIEvHtFiu66Ta782l1UQ1MxRFFaSFlJSlFRSVY2RVVSWFpOTUNESS4u&route=shorturl

Visit the program's website to learn more https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/academics/rmhc/rcds/index.aspx

If you are a graduate student or Registered Mental Health Intern, it's time to start building a strong foundation for your career.

Join the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) June 11-12 for expert knowledge and advice from professionals in the field to help you along your journey.

Register: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6603360

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Do you have a doctorate in a counseling field and identify professionally as a Rehabilitation Counselor or Mental Health Counselor?

Are you a certified Rehabilitation counselor, or licensed/ eligible for license as an LMHC in Florida within 1 year?

Apply today! www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers (Job ID 43565)

The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program is seeking a visiting assistant professor of instruction beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
▪️ Doctorate in a Counseling field and identifies professionally as
a Rehabilitation Counselor or Mental Health Counselor.
▪️ Must be a certified Rehabilitation counselor, or licensed/
eligible for license as an LMHC in Florida within 1 year.
▪️ Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of
Instructor.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Visit https://jobs.usf.edu/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/
(search by title or Job ID 43565)
▪️Complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume.

Application window closes June 14!

For more information, visit the program's website https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/academics/rmhc/ or contact the search committee chair, Vicky Buckles at [email protected]

USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences USF Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program

Students!

The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Emergency Fund provides awards of up to $1,500 for students enrolled in clinical graduate behavioral health programs.

Apply today at https://bit.ly/FCBHW-Emergency-Fund

Facing an unexpected financial hardship that may impact your education?

The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Emergency Fund provides awards of up to $1,500 for students enrolled in clinical graduate behavioral health programs. Funding may assist with emergency expenses such as housing, utilities, food insecurity, medical expenses, childcare or essential vehicle repairs.

Apply at: https://bit.ly/FCBHW-Emergency-Fund

Are you a Florida counseling graduate student or Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern looking to build a strong foundation for your career?

Join the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) June 11-12 for expert knowledge and advice from professionals in the field to help you along your journey.

Register: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6603360

Free, virtual conference opportunity.

We are two weeks away from the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities - FCIC Employment Virtual Conference: Talent Actualized!

📆Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Register for this free, online training event designed for:
- Rehabilitation and employment professionals
- Educators
- Employers
- Policymakers
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) & family members
- Others committed to advancing inclusive employment opportunities

Register today via this link: f8da046d-5d5d-4f92-acd0-1a7ae4e92111@741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f8da046d-5d5d-4f92-acd0-1a7ae4e92111@741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa

Additional details can be found on the website: https://flfcic.cbcs.usf.edu/webinars_talent.html .tab=0

Congratulations Dr. Smith!

On Friday, during the USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences Faculty and Staff Spring Assembly two of our faculty members were recognized for their extraordinary work.

⭐️𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧-𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Graduate Mentor Award.
▪️The award recognizes faculty who demonstrate the highest level of quality in the mentoring of graduate students in teaching, research, and service.

⭐️𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐬 was award the Outstanding Faculty Service Award.
▪️This award is given to tenured or non-tenured faculty of any rank who demonstrated at least three years of outstanding service to the department, college, university, profession or local community within the past year.

Congratulations ladies! Well deserved. 👏

#27 in the nation, #1 in Florida! 👏
Proud of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

The latest U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings are out and USF continues to rise across multiple disciplines reflecting the university's strong commitment to quality education and student success.

We are proud of the USF Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program who ranked #27 nationally and #1 in Florida!👏

USF’s announcement and list of programs can be found here: https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspx

Join FBHA for a webinar on supporting neurodivergent individuals in mental health crises.

This webinar will explore how neurodivergent conditions, like autism, shape a person’s experience during a mental health crisis and their interactions with 988 call centers. Participants will learn practical strategies to:

-Recognize and understand the unique needs of neurodivergent callers
-Identify masked warning signs of increased su***de risk
-Conduct more effective, person-centered crisis calls

Register today to secure your spot > https://www.fadaa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2050066&group=