Counselor

• A social worker with a master's degree or a Ph.D. in social work from a Certified Social Work Education-accredited school of social work.
• A registered nurse with advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse.
• A professional licensed to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• A counselor with a master's degree in counseling.
• A psychologist with a master's or Ph.D. in psychology.
• A master's or doctoral level graduate student intern from an accredited school of social work or a psychology or counseling program, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner qualified to supervise such interns.

• Administer testing to children using a variety of instruments and techniques appropriate to the individual child’s needs.
• Provide counseling services such as PCIT or CBT to children and adolescents.
• Interpret evaluation and assessment results and recommend challenging yet achievable cognitive and academic goals for children with different abilities, disabilities, strengths and needs; and develop interventions to achieve these goals.
• Provide trainings and support groups to families, staff, school personnel, therapists and professional organizations.
• Participate in developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies as part of the multidisciplinary team.

$70,000 to $75,000 annually depending on education and experience.

Professionals with one of the following credentials are qualified to provide psychosocial counseling:

-A social worker with a master's degree or a Ph.D. in social work from a Certified Social Work Education-accredited school of social work.
-A registered nurse with advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse.
-A professional licensed to provide clinical, counseling and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
-A counselor with a master's degree in counseling.
-A psychologist with a master's or Ph.D. in psychology.
-A master's or doctoral level graduate student intern from an accredited school of social work or a psychology or counseling program, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner qualified to supervise such interns.

• 3 to 5 years as a certified School Psychologist.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the general Education and Exceptional
• Student Education Services and Eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
• Knowledge of test administration and interpretation
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment procedures
• Knowledge of general child development
• Experience working with children who exhibit learning, behavior and emotional difficulties.

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.