Counselor - Developmental Pediatrics

University of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida – Jacksonville seeks a Counselor specialized in Developmental Pediatrics to assess cognitive abilities in children, administer testing, and formulate targeted cognitive/academic goals. You will collaborate with families, schools, and community agencies while applying data-driven decision making.

The role includes delivering counseling (PCIT/CBT) to children and adolescents, supporting satellite clinics, and participating in multidisciplinary teams to develop development

Qualifications

• Active School Psychologist certificate required
• Experience with cognitive testing and behavioral assessments
• Knowledge of IDEIA and related education policies
• Experience working with children with learning, behavior, and emotional difficulties

Responsibilities

• Assess cognitive abilities in children using appropriate instruments and techniques
• Develop cognitive/academic goals and interventions tailored to individual needs
• Demonstrate strong collaboration with families, schools, and community agencies
• Provide PCIT or CBT counseling to children and adolescents
• Drive to satellite clinics and provide trainings and community support
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and team integration meetings
• Provide trainings to staff and support groups to families and school personnel
• Interpret evaluation results to inform interventions and outcomes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment & testing

Data-driven decisions

Cultural sensitivity

Counseling delivery

Travel to satellite clinics

Education

MSW or PhD in Social Work

RN with clinical nurse specialist or psych nurse training

Licensed to provide clinical/counseling/psychotherapy

Masters in Counseling

Masters or PhD in Psychology

Graduate student intern (MSW/psychology/counseling) under supervision

Job description

Classification Title

Counselor - Developmental Pediatrics

Classification Minimum Requirements

• A Social worker with a masters degree or a Ph.D. in social work from a Certified Social Work Education-accredited school of social work.
• A Registered nurse with advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse.
• A Professional licensed to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• A Counselor with a masters degree in counseling.
• A Psychologist with a masters or Ph.D. in psychology.
• A Masters 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.

Job Description

Assess a child’s cognitive abilities and administer testing to children using a variety of instruments and techniques that are appropriate for the individual child. Recommend challenging yet achievable cognitive and academic goals for children with different abilities, disabilities, strengths and needs; and develop interventions to achieve these goals.

demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with families, co-workers, schools and community agencies.

Apply sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice.

Demonstrate sensitivity and skills needed to work with families, children and staff from various cultures and backgrounds.

Ability to drive for satellite clinics, provide trainings and support groups to the community.

Provide internal trainings to the staff.

Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and team integration meetings.

Provide counseling services to children and adolescents.

Administer testing to children using a variety of instruments and techniques appropriate to the individual child’s needs.

Provide counseling services such as PCIT or CBT to children and adolescents.

Interpret evaluation and assessment results and recommend challenging yet achievable cognitive and academic goals for children with different abilities, disabilities, strengths and needs; and develop interventions to achieve these goals.

Provide trainings and support groups to families, staff, school personnel, therapists and professional organizations.

Participate in developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Expected Salary

$65,000 - $72,000 depending on education and experience

Required Qualifications

Must have active School Psychologist certificate

Preferred

• 3 to 5 years as a certified School Psychologist.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the general Education and Exceptional Student Education Services and Eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
• Knowledge of test administration and interpretation
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment procedures
• Knowledge of general child development
• Experience working with children who exhibit learning, behavior, and emotional difficulties.

Special Instructions To Applicants

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

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Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required

Yes