Senior Victim Advocate & Counselor

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Victims Services Counselor to provide direct case management and counseling to FIU students and victims of violence. The role includes crisis intervention, after-hours coverage, and accompaniment to hearings as needed.

Join a university committed to student well-being, working with counseling services, Residential Life, Student Health Services and other campus units to support and empower students in crisis and recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline is required.
• Five (5) years of experience serving victims of trauma, sexual assault, and/or relationship violence.
• Mental Health License - Florida is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services related to victimization (sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, hate crimes) including crisis intervention and case management.
• Provide direct psychological services to students (individual, couples, group counselling) and develop assessment and treatment plans.
• Participate in crisis hotline rotations and provide crisis intervention after hours as needed.
• Accompany students to hearings and appointments related to victimization and student retention as appropriate.
• Coordinate with counseling and psychological services staff and campus units to support students.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline

Job description

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Victims Services Counselor to provide direct case management and counseling to FIU students and victims of violence. The role includes crisis intervention, after-hours coverage, and accompaniment to hearings as needed.

Join a university committed to student well-being, working with counseling services, Residential Life, Student Health Services and other campus units to support and empower students in crisis and recovery.