Where Passion Meets Purpose in Behavioral Health Careers

Event Overview

The UNF MedNexus | LSF Behavioral Health Talent Summit is your front-row seat to the future of behavioral health careers in Northeast Florida. This high-impact event brings together top organizations and aspiring professionals for a one-of-a-kind networking and talent discovery experience.

Whether you’re exploring clinical pathways, care coordination, tech-integrated therapy roles, or leadership in behavioral health services, this event is where you connect your passion to real career opportunities.

Event Format

Opening Keynote

Start the day with a powerful talk on behavioral health trends and workforce needs in our region highlighting both the urgency and opportunity in this critical field. Learn how the landscape is evolving and why YOU are needed more than ever.

Meet the Mentors

We’ve curated a panel of dynamic, engaging professionals from across the behavioral health spectrum. Each representative will deliver a brief spotlight covering:

• Their organizational mission and impact
• The roles they’re hiring for
• Day-in-the-life insights into key positions
• Career pathways and benefits, including tuition assistance and graduate school support

Think of it as the “trailer” before the main event, giving students a snapshot of where they might fit and thrive.

Speed Networking Sessions

Forget boring job fairs. This is career speed dating, student-style.

You’ll rotate through short, focused sessions with each professional, where you'll:

• Introduce yourself
• Share your resume
• Ask questions
• Take the first step in securing a position

This is your chance to build genuine connections for job opportunities.

Who is Invited?

 The event is Invitation-only as students must be invited by an instructor.

• This is targeted to students in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Mental Health Counseling interested in mental health, substance use recovery, youth services, case management, and more
• Students looking for grad school pathways + tuition reimbursement opportunities

Why It Matters

Florida’s behavioral health system is evolving fast and you are part of the solution. From frontline care to systems leadership, this summit is your launchpad into one of the most meaningful and in-demand fields of the decade.