Counselor - Child Protection Team - Jax

Job Overview Functions as a therapist for the multidisciplinary Child Protection Team and Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, providing services for victims of child abuse and neglect. Assesses need and provides therapy to children and families verified as victims of abuse following Child Protection Team assessment. Requires knowledge in child abuse, neglect, family dynamics, case management, crisis intervention, trauma‑based therapy, judicial system advocate and expert witness, community resources, and appropriate referrals. Services the Jacksonville area program, including Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties, and requires travel to other counties. Responsibilities Provides direct therapy and counseling services to child victims, siblings, and non‑offending caregivers, and crisis intervention to families. Coordinates intakes, evaluations, and interviews with children and family members to obtain psychosocial information for clinical evaluations. Develops and maintains relationships with staff and other agencies to coordinate services, support through advocacy, referral, and follow‑up. Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans, completes safety planning, attends case staffing, coordinates client services and community referrals. Maintains client records, including documentation and tracking of treatment goals and objectives consistent with program requirements. Conducts community training as assigned and provides depositions and court testimony as required. Salary $60,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on education and experience. Required Credentials Social worker with a master’s degree or a Ph.D. in social work from a Certified Social Work Education‑accredited school. Registered nurse with advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse. Professional licensed to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling. Psychologist with a master’s or Ph.D. in psychology. Master’s or doctoral level graduate student intern from an accredited school of social work, psychology, or counseling program, under supervision of a licensed practitioner qualified to supervise such interns. Preferred Qualifications Social Worker eligible for Florida licensure. Experience in trauma‑focused care and planning. Use of standardized assessment tools in determining a client’s current presenting problem(s). One year of clinical counseling experience, six months of which must be in providing treatment to sexually abused children and their families. Additional Information Background check required. Health assessment required: yes. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr