Clinician I

Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician I works as part of the programming team to provide survivor-centered therapeutic services to victims of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), based on assessed needs. The position provides psychotherapy to adults and children who are primary or secondary victims and serves as an initial responder, providing immediate crisis intervention and mobile direct-service support when a victim is identified. The Clinician provides individual, family, and group counseling; conducts clinical assessments; develops trauma-informed service plans; and coordinates care with Regional Advocates and Survivor Mentors. The role also includes case management, referrals, safety planning, advocacy, accurate clinical documentation, and participation in agency research and strategic advocacy efforts. On a rotating basis, the Clinician provides 24-hour on-site crisis response. The position involves travel throughout the Jacksonville metro area and surrounding counties, with occasional travel elsewhere in Florida, and requires a valid driver’s license and maintenance of minimum personal auto liability insurance.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related professional experience; internship may count toward this experience.
Master’s degree and completed internship from a Florida license-eligible program that allows registration as an intern in clinical social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
Experience working with clients who have experienced complex trauma, including sexual abuse and/or sexual exploitation.
Knowledge of causes and symptoms of mental health issues, family and relationship dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and the impact and dynamics of sexual exploitation on youth.
Knowledge of Florida Safe Harbor laws.
Knowledge of resources for victims and survivors in Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, and Baker counties, or demonstrated ability to develop resource networks.
Experience navigating juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
Experience in emergency response and crisis management.
Ability to document interventions appropriately and meet deadlines.
Availability to work flexible hours and days, and to be on call 24/7 when scheduled, including on-site response at any hour.
Collaborative, flexible, nonjudgmental team member committed to the experiences of vulnerable individuals and families.
Excellent communication skills.
Growth mindset, receptiveness to feedback, willingness to learn, and engagement in reflective practice.
Solution-oriented approach, including bringing possible solutions when raising obstacles or challenges with a supervisor.
Ability to seek appropriate input and buy-in from victims, colleagues, and external partners.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain minimum personal auto liability insurance while employed.
Ability to pass Level 2, fingerprint-based AHCA Clearinghouse background screenings for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (Caretaker) and Florida Department of Children and Families (Mental Health).

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family when appropriate, and group counseling using trauma-informed, strength-based, holistic approaches, including constructive coping and resiliency strategies.
Complete individual clinical assessments and develop comprehensive, trauma-informed, culturally competent direct-service plans responsive to victims’ needs.
Deliver therapy in accordance with Policy Center policies, applicable laws, contracts, professional standards, and community expectations.
Work with Regional Advocates and Survivor Mentors to provide mobile direct services based on individual needs assessments.
Support development of individual wellness plans with the Survivor Mentor and Regional Advocate.
Provide case management as needed, brokering services and making referrals to address client and family needs.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to support victims’ needs and safety.
Support immediate health and safety needs, including crisis intervention, safety planning, accompaniment to hospitals for medical examinations, and emergency clothing or transportation to appointments as needed.
Maintain accurate files and protect client confidentiality, following procedures for signed informed-consent forms for release of information.
Complete and submit contract-required data and forms, including corrections, within agency timelines and in a form suitable for invoice submission as directed by the Operations Manager and COO.
Advocate for victims and their families in courts, schools, and other systems, alongside or on their behalf.
Document interventions in accordance with internal policies and procedures, HIPAA, funding contracts, court requirements, and research needs.
Inform research and strategic advocacy agendas by elevating victims’ voices and stories to Policy Center leadership.
Provide feedback through surveys, interviews, reports, and other data-collection methods to inform agency leadership about service gaps and service outcomes in Northeast Florida.
Participate in DBWPC and programming-team meetings and decision-making processes.
Provide rotating 24-hour, on-site crisis response to calls to the 24-Hour Access Line.
Perform other duties as assigned based on program and victim needs.
Participate in developing human-trafficking awareness campaigns.
Participate in co-facilitating groups based on victims’ needs.
Support DBWPC programs and events.
May supervise volunteers and interns.
Travel daily throughout the Jacksonville metro area and surrounding counties, and occasionally throughout Florida.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and minimum personal auto liability insurance while employed.