Victim Advocate Counselor II (Student Health Center)

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

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

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 (especially sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, hazing and hate crimes), including crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, case management, accessing university and community resources.
• Provides direct psychological services to University students including individual, couples, and group counselling; conducts clinical assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides walk-in emergency assessments, crisis intervention, and intakes for students. Provides consultations to family members and campus community constituents.
• Completes intake summaries, psychological assessments, emergency evaluations, progress notes, and termination summaries according to the established policies and procedures.
• Participates in rotation crisis hotline afterhours and provides crisis intervention to the FIU community including daytime and evening/weekend as needed
• Accompanies and transports students to hearings and appointments related to victimization and student retention, including rape treatment services, domestic violence court, Title IX proceeding and other relevant meetings and locales.
• Provides case management coordination and support in collaboration with counseling and psychological services staff psychologists, counselors, and Student Health Services, Residential Life, and colleges and other campus units and community providers.
• Participates in CAPS committees, especially those concerning students' well being and the Division of Student Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline and two (2) years of experience in serving victims of trauma, sexual assault, and/or relationship violence.

Mental Health License - Florida

Advertised Salary

67,000.00 - 72,000.00

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiliation Ministry for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

Job Category

Administrative