Victim Advocate Counselor III (Student Health Center)

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Job Summary Provides direct and case management services to FIU victims of violence and counseling services to University students. Participates in rotation of after-hours crisis hotline and responds to provide crisis intervention services as needed including evenings and weekends. Accompanies students to court or other formal proceedings, Rape Treatment Center, 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, case management, counseling, 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 center, Domestic violence court, student conduct 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 five (5) years of experience in serving victims of trauma, sexual assault, and/or relationship violence. Mental Health License - Florida Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $75,000-$80,000 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. 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