Counselor - Child Protection Team - Jax

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is seeking a Counselor to join the Child Protection Team on the Jacksonville Campus. The role provides direct therapy to child victims and families, conducts assessments, coordinates referrals, and supports advocacy and case management to ensure comprehensive care.

Travel across Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties is required. A master's degree in social work or counseling is needed, with trauma-focused care and crisis intervention

Qualifications

• Requires professional licensure to provide clinical counseling in Florida.
• Experience in child abuse treatment and court testimony preferred.
• Travel to Jacksonville area counties required.
• Background check is required.
• Experience coordinating services and referrals with community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy to child victims, siblings, and non-offending caregivers.
• Perform crisis intervention and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate intakes, evaluations, and interviews for clinical assessments.
• Attend case staffing and provide court testimony as needed.
• Maintain client records and liaise with community agencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-focused therapy

Advocacy & court testimony

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

PhD in Social Work

Master’s in Counseling

Master’s/PhD in Psychology

Job description

Counselor – Child Protection Team – Jax

Job No: 538543

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work

Department: 30090000 – JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Job Description

Functions as a Therapist for the professional, multidisciplinary Child Protection Team and Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, organized to provide and coordinate services for victims of child abuse and neglect.

Assesses need and provides therapy to children and families verified as victims of abuse following CPT assessment.

The position requires knowledge in the areas of child abuse and neglect and family dynamics, skills in the areas of assessing/case management, crisis intervention, trauma-based therapy, experience with the judicial system as advocate and expert witness, available community resources and making appropriate referrals.

This position services the Jacksonville area program and includes Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties. This position requires travel to other counties.

Provides direct therapy and counseling services to child victims, siblings of victims, and non-offending caregivers. Provides crisis intervention to families.

Coordinates intakes, evaluations, & interviews with children, family members to obtain psychosocial information for clinical evaluations.

Develops and maintains relationships with staff and other agencies to provide coordination with needed services and support through advocacy, referral, and follow-up. Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans for all family members involved in the program. Completes safety planning to prevent continued or future abuse. Attends case staffing and coordinates client services and community referrals.

Maintains client records, including documentation and tracking of treatment goals and objectives consistent with program requirements.

Conducts training for the community as assigned. Provides depositions and court testimony as required.

Expected Salary

$60,000 to $70,000 annually depending on education and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Social worker with a master's degree or a Ph.D. in social work from a Certified Social Work Education‑accredited school of social work.
• Registered nurse with advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse.
• Professional licensed to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Counselor with a master's degree in counseling.
• Psychologist with a master's or Ph.D. in psychology.
• Master's or doctoral level graduate student intern from an accredited school of social work or a psychology or counseling program, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner qualified to supervise such interns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Social Worker eligible for Florida licensure
• Experience in Trauma focused care and planning
• Use of standardized assessment tools in determining a client's current presenting problem(s)
• One year of clinical counseling experience, six months of which must be in providing treatment to sexually abused children and their families

Background Check is Required.

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Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close: 07 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.