Counselor - Child Protection Team - Jax

University Of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Counselor to provide therapy and counseling services to child victims and their families. The role involves crisis intervention, developing treatment plans, and maintaining client records. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience in psychosocial counseling.

Qualifications

• Licensed professionals qualified to provide psychosocial counseling.
• Experience in trauma-focused care and planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapy and counseling services to child victims.
• Coordinates intakes, evaluations, and interviews with families.
• Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans.

Skills

Psychosocial Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Ph.D. in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Apply now Job no: 534155
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title:

Counselor

Job Description:

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

Coordinates intakes, evaluations, & interviews with children and family members to obtain psychosocial information for clinical evaluations. Develops and maintains relationships with staff and other agencies to facilitate coordination of 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, in accordance with program requirements. Conducts community training sessions as assigned.

Provides depositions and court testimony as required.

Salary range: $62,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications:

Professionals qualified to provide psychosocial counseling include:

• A social worker with a master's degree or Ph.D. in social work from an accredited school.
• A registered nurse with specialized counseling training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse.
• A licensed professional authorized to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health.
• A counselor with a master's degree in counseling.
• A psychologist with a master's or Ph.D. in psychology.
• A master's or doctoral graduate student intern from an accredited school, under supervision of a licensed practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a clinical social worker in Florida.
• Psychologist with a master's or Ph.D. in psychology.
• Experience in trauma-focused care and planning.
• Experience using standardized assessment tools.
• At least one year of clinical counseling experience, including six months in treatment of sexually abused children and families.

Additional Information:

This is a time-limited position, dependent on funding sources and other circumstances.

Background check required.

Applicants must upload a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

Watch the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville video here.

Application deadline: 11:55 p.m. (ET) on the posting end date.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to nondiscrimination in all employment aspects.

Health Assessment:

Required: Yes.

Important Dates:

Advertised: 15 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time