Student Victim Advocate & Counselor II

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University seeks a qualified Mental Health professional to provide direct counseling, advocacy, and case management for student victims of violence. The role includes crisis intervention on a rotation basis, evenings and weekends as needed, and accompanying students to court and treatment services.

You will collaborate with campus units to connect students with resources, deliver outreach programs, and support student well-being across campus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct counseling, advocacy and case management services to FIU student victims of violence.
• Participates in a rotation to provide crisis intervention services as needed including evenings and weekends, remotely or in-person.
• Accompanies students to court or other formal proceedings, rape treatment services, and other related appointments if desired by student.
• Participates in University outreach and prevention programming and maintains relevant community linkages.
• Provides confidential direct services related to victimization (sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, hazing and hate crimes).
• Provides direct psychological services to University students including individual, couples, and group counselling.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Education

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

Mental Health License - Florida

Job description

Florida International University seeks a qualified Mental Health professional to provide direct counseling, advocacy, and case management for student victims of violence. The role includes crisis intervention on a rotation basis, evenings and weekends as needed, and accompanying students to court and treatment services.

You will collaborate with campus units to connect students with resources, deliver outreach programs, and support student well-being across campus.