Educational Opportunities

FHE Health is committed to excellent patient care and its role as a teaching institution for behavior health professions. We have educational partnerships with schools nationwide and provide students with exceptional opportunities for learning and career development.

About Us

FHE Health is a nationally recognized treatment facility providing quality behavioral health services to adults, ages 18 and up, from all walks of life and with a wide variety of addiction and mental health needs. From our headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida, we serve patients from around the country with medically integrated, personalized care, innovative and evidence-based therapies, and specialized treatment programs.

A Fully Licensed and Accredited Facility

We take pride in being able to provide treatment that meets the most rigorous ethical standards. Our facility is licensed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA), and we are dually accredited by the JOINT Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

A “Top Workplace” for Nearly a Decade

We have consistently been recognized for our supportive work environment, one that prioritizes patient care and optimal treatment outcomes while encouraging learning. For more than eight years, our facility has been honored as a “Top Workplace” by the award-winning newspaper, Sun Sentinel.

Our Annual “Hope for Healing Scholarship”

Every year, our “Hope for Healing Scholarship” draws hundreds of applicants from around the country. This $5,000 grant in tuition aid goes to two outstanding students (one undergraduate and one graduate) in the behavioral health field. You can find more information about the scholarship, who is eligible, and how to apply here.

Our role as a teaching institution, preparing the next generation of
healthcare professionals, is central to our mission of healing.

– Sherief Moustafa, CEO

Opportunities

Students who are enrolled in an accredited degree program in the behavioral health field and who have completed an affiliation agreement that has been signed by the school and our agency are able to apply for an intern position, or participate in their clinical rotation, as dictated by the agreement. New schools and disciplines are considered at any time. We invite schools or students to reach out via the form on this page, so that we can evaluate and explore opportunities together.

Psychiatric Residents

Department: Medical

Psychiatric residents gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating mental health and substance use disorders and administering comprehensive care for co-occurring disorders. Residents are current or newly graduated medical students preparing to become fully licensed psychiatrists, and they train under the supervision of our experienced doctors and psychiatrists.

Nursing Students

Department: Medical

Nursing students who do a rotation at FHE are enrolled in their school’s nursing program and come to our facility to gain practical experience in psychiatric nursing and related fields. Because our facility focuses primarily on mental health and addiction treatment, nursing students have the opportunity to learn specialized skills in these areas, while participating in clinical rotations and working directly with patients under the supervision of our nursing leadership.

Mental Health Counseling Students

Department: Clinical Services

Mental health counseling students who intern at our facility have completed a bachelor’s degree and are earning a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Interning at our facility allows them to fulfill their graduate degree requirements. They gain valuable, supervised clinical experience providing individual and group interventions to patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

“My internship has inspired me to follow my dreams, believe in myself, and conquer my fears.”
-Walden University Counseling Intern

Social Work Students (MSW II)

Department: Clinical Services

Social work students who intern at our facility are enrolled in a social work master’s program, have completed their first field education placement at the master’s level, and are looking for a clinically intensive second field opportunity to deepen their skills. Our social work interns have supervised opportunities to serve a diverse population and gain familiarity with addiction and mental health issues, by conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing interventions to our patients alongside our clinicians.

Rehabilitation Counseling Interns

Department: Clinical Services

Our rehabilitation counseling interns are enrolled in a masters-level clinical rehabilitation counseling program. During their time with us, they receive clinical supervision while facilitating therapy groups, working alongside clinicians, assisting in the care of patients, and learning more about the many unique mental health and addiction needs of our patient population.

Administrative Interns

Department: Varies

On a case-by-case basis, administrative departments may host a student intern based on their field of study and our organizational needs. Prospective students can reach out via the form on this page and inquire about an opportunity in one of administrative units.

The entire organization is engaged in developing our students and values their contributions and learning.
– Dr. Beau A. Nelson, Chief Clinical Officer

Our Clinical Programs

Our programs are designed to address people’s unique treatment needs, through personalized and comprehensive treatment:

Shatterproof @ FHE Health is designed to meet first responders’ unique behavioral health needs, including a peer community where they can feel safe and heal. The trained staff and peer support professionals are specialists in treating first responder issues effectively and competently.
Restore Mental Health Program is for men and women with mental health challenges who need specialized care and provides a supportive community in which to develop healthy coping tools that promote health and wellness.
Compass Program helps men with substance use and co-occurring disorders learn how to navigate challenges and increase their living skills as they lead a successful life in recovery.
Empower! Women’s Program is for women with substance use disorders and other issues and is a safe, compassionate, and recovery-focused community where women grow and learn to embrace life and set themselves up for success in recovery.

Our Integrated Model of Care

FHE Health takes an integrated, patient-centered approach to care, meaning we treat the whole person, utilizing both medical and psychiatric interventions. We also incorporate the latest, cutting-edge practices that support faster, more comprehensive healing. Our Neuro program is one example, providing a rare opportunity to learn about the latest neuroscience-based treatments that are improving care outcomes and revolutionizing behavioral health.

“An internship at FHE Health is more than just a learning experience. It’s an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team devoted to making a genuine and profound difference in patients’ lives, making the learning experience both rewarding and impactful.”
–Florida State University Social Work Intern

Opportunities for Learning

Residents and interns at FHE Health have many opportunities for learning, from shadowing our medical and clinical staff and receiving instruction in their area(s) of study, to working with patients and families as well as other staff across disciplines and in multiple treatment contexts. The full continuum of care that we provide enables supervised learning across our different levels of care, from detox to inpatient and outpatient treatment.

Examples of Careers with FHE Health and Sunlight Recovery

Another benefit of a residency or internship with FHE Health is the unparalleled access to career opportunities that our residents and interns receive. Many have gone on to take full-time jobs at our FHE Health and Sunlight Recovery facilities. Interns who apply and are chosen for full-time positions are eligible for health benefits, supervision, 401K, PTO, vacation, and other competitive benefits. And, as we continue to grow as an organization and expand our services, we are always looking for more qualified individuals to join our team. We invite you to explore examples of these career opportunities and current openings here.

Our agency will receive a contact from the university department intern coordinator regarding students in the South Florida area who are interested in completing their clinical hours and/or rotation with us. The affiliation agreement will be requested, reviewed, signed and sent back to the university for execution. Once the executed agreement is received, the onboarding process for the student begins. This includes student paperwork, drug/background screening and orientation.

Our Education Professionals

Our teaching staff are doctors, nurses, and clinicians who are highly regarded in their field and fully dedicated to the work of educating and mentoring students in their profession:

Chairman of the Board and Director of Education Dr. Adel Abu-moustafa, Ph.D., leads our education and teaching activities. He has extensive experience teaching in hospital settings and training tomorrow’s medical leaders — and is internationally recognized for his contributions.

Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW, helps guide education intiatives for the organization, works with staff to develop our training programs, and serves as a consultant and resource regarding our educational partnerships.

Medical Director Dr. Albert Castellon, MD, has specializations in emergency psychiatry, psychiatric consultation liaison, and inpatient psychiatry and addiction medicine. He was the chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Broward Health Medical Center from 2008 to 2014. He was also an attending physician at Memorial Regional Hospital, Broward Health Medical Center, and Broward Health Imperial Point, while managing a successful outpatient practice. He completed his residency at the University of Miami, also known for its teaching hospitals.

Director of Nursing Brittany Mello, RN, provides administrative and clinical leadership to our nursing staff and services, with an emphasis on excellence in care, professional development, and a supportive work and learning environment. Mello is able to draw on more than 10 years of diversified experience in multiple nursing environments to provide trusted instructional advice and supervision to our nursing residents.

Director of Clinical Services Dr. Titus Tucker, Ed.D, LCSW, SAP, has more than 20 years of experience as a clinician, program manager, and full-time professor in higher education. As a dedicated professional with deep compassion for the individuals and families he serves, he is fully committed to helping people achieve their goals and find healing and recovery. Dr. Tucker’s primary specialization is in the area of co-occurring mental health treatment and substance abuse. He received a Master of Social Work from the School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City and a Doctorate in Education in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Tucker has managed inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, developed program curriculums, and supervised the FHE Health and Sunlight Recovery clinical internship programs. Dr. Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Florida and Washington, DC, a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and a Qualified Supervisor (QS).

Director of Human Resources Tanya Goins, provides administrative leadership to the staff and students. Mrs. Goins has over 20 years experience in HR compliance, strategies and infrastructure. She executes the affiliation agreements for colleges and universities for a variety of programs and completes orientation for the students.