Behavioral Health Clinician (Sexual Assault Advocate)

General Description The Broward County Crisis Intervention and Support Division (CISD), part of the Human Services Department, ensures a comprehensive continuum of crisis and intervention services for youth, adults, families, and survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. The Nancy J. Cotterman Center is recognized nationally as the only Accredited Child Advocacy Center, the Certified Sexual Assault Program, and the Child Protection Team in Broward County. The Office of Justice Services oversees the Adult and Juvenile Civil Citation Programs, which serve as early intervention to keep individuals out of the criminal justice system by holding them accountable and reducing re‑offenses. OJS also supports the Juvenile Pre‑Disposition Services program, providing case coordination for youth who have been arrested, linking them to community providers and other interventions while they await the disposition of their case. CISD administration provides administrative, fiscal, and operational oversight for the Justice Services Section and the Nancy J. Cotterman Center, which includes Crisis/Counseling and Child Protection Team/Medical Services. This position provides clinical screenings, assessments, and intervention services to individuals and families in crisis, with a primary focus on supporting sexual assault victims. The role blends direct client support with coordinated care across community partners and operates under general supervision with independent judgment in daily work. 2026 Benefits Of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits High‑Deductible Health Plan – bi‑weekly premiums : Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 annually Consumer‑Driven Health Plan – bi‑weekly premiums : Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, mental health, family therapy, psychology, or closely related field. One (1) year of social services casework, counseling or closely related field. Six (6) months of clinical case management. Special Requirements Schedule will include nights/weekends/holidays (Tuesday to Saturday 4pm – 12am) including on call coverage, and subject to change based on business needs. Position is located on site. Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License Preferences Experience working with survivors of sexual violence and child abuse. License: LMFT, LCSW or LMHC Trained in forensic interviewing Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Creole and/or English/Portuguese Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, mental health, family therapy, psychology, or closely related field. Duties And Responsibilities Evaluate and provide crisis intervention services to survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse and their non‑offending family members, in person or by telephone. Accompany clients during initial and follow‑up forensic medical examinations, appointments, interviews, trial and sentencing, and other necessary appointments or services. Act as an advocate between the families and law enforcement, the State Attorney’s Office, child protective services, and other entities to ensure that client needs and concerns are addressed and rights upheld. Provide information to clients about available services and resources and coordinate or deliver agency services. Conduct forensic interviews. Counsel and provide emotional support to clients and families, including advocacy during medical exams and accompaniment to court or appointments. Testify at depositions, hearings, and trials as required. Explain the legal process to clients and family members as it pertains to individual cases; coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and the State Attorney’s Office regarding case status. Prepare required casework and narrative reports, typically using computer‑based applications. Complete intakes and triage cases as needed to determine appropriate services. Assist clients with completing assistance and relocation applications. Represent the agency in community events, staffing, and stakeholder meetings. Answer after‑hours calls as needed, including calls from the front desk and the 24‑hour rape hotline. Participate in staff meetings, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, and trainings as scheduled. Conduct community presentations and educational groups. Assist with special projects assigned by the supervisor. Perform emergency service duties in the event of a county emergency or disaster (such as staffing a shelter before, during, or after a hurricane). Perform related work as assigned. Due to location and assignment, must pass and maintain a Level 2 background check; failure to maintain status will result in ineligibility per Florida State Statute. Competencies Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers, finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes to ensure own activities remain aligned to key objectives. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles and obtains a rich and deep understanding. Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals, strengthening alignment and coordination between own work and others. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, accepting responsibility for own work and handling fair share without excuses. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, tailoring content and style. Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others, positioning ideas to resonate strongly with stakeholders. Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when uncertain, seizing opportunities in unknown situations and steering others with a stabilizing presence. Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation, sharing lessons learned across the organization. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands, exhibiting flexibility and resourcefulness. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery. County Core Values Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make an accommodation request. County-wide Emergency Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr