Behavioral Health Clinician (Sexual Assault Advocate)

Broward County • Oakland Park 33334, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• Must posses and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Must pass and maintain a Level 2 background check; failure to maintain status will result in ineligibility per Florida State Statute.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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).
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level