Counselor - Developmental Pediatrics

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$65,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assessing a child’s cognitive abilities and administering various tests appropriate for the individual child. The role includes recommending challenging yet achievable cognitive and academic goals for children with diverse abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs, and developing interventions to meet these goals. The counselor will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work, communicate, and collaborate with families, co-workers, schools, and community agencies. A key aspect of the role is applying sound principles of data-based decision-making in all practice areas. The position requires sensitivity and skills to work with families, children, and staff from various cultural backgrounds. Additionally, the role involves driving for satellite clinics, providing trainings and support groups to the community, and conducting internal trainings for staff. Participation in multidisciplinary assessments and team integration meetings is expected. The counselor will provide counseling services to children and adolescents, administer testing using appropriate instruments and techniques, and provide counseling services such as PCIT or CBT. The role also includes interpreting evaluation and assessment results, developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies as part of a multidisciplinary team, and providing trainings and support groups to various stakeholders.

Requirements

A Social worker with a masters 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 masters degree in counseling.
A Psychologist with a masters or Ph.D. in psychology.
A Masters 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.
Must have active School Psychologist certificate

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assess a child’s cognitive abilities and administer testing to children using a variety of instruments and techniques that are appropriate for the individual child.
Recommend challenging yet achievable cognitive and academic goals for children with different abilities, disabilities, strengths and needs; and develop interventions to achieve these goals.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with families, co-workers, schools and community agencies.
Apply sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice.
Demonstrate sensitivity and skills needed to work with families, children and staff from various cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to drive for satellite clinics, provide trainings and support groups to the community.
Provide internal trainings to the staff.
Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and team integration meetings.
Provide counseling services to children and adolescents.
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.