Counselor- Developmental Peds

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

6d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Serves as a professional-level member of a multidisciplinary clinical team providing psychological, educational, assessment, and consultation services to children, adolescents, and their families. Conducts comprehensive cognitive, academic, developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, and related assessments using standardized instruments and other methods appropriate to each child’s needs. Scores, analyzes, and interprets assessment data, integrating information from families, schools, clinical providers, and other relevant sources. Uses assessment results and data-based decision-making to develop individualized recommendations, interventions, accommodations, and strategies based on each child’s abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs. Provides consultation and technical assistance to families, educators, school districts, and other professionals on educational, behavioral, developmental, and learning needs. Collaborates with psychologists, developmental pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, clinicians, educators, and other professionals in multidisciplinary evaluations and case consultations. Develops and conducts trainings, workshops, support groups, and educational activities for families, professionals, school personnel, and community partners throughout the program’s catchment area; participates in community events; and provides internal training and professional consultation to Division staff. Services may be provided at regional satellite clinics and other approved community-based sites, requiring travel within the program’s designated service area. Maintains accurate and timely clinical, assessment, and program documentation in accordance with professional, University, program, and grant requirements. Participates in meetings, quality improvement activities, and other program initiatives. Demonstrates professional and culturally responsive practices with children, families, colleagues, and community partners and supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the Division and its programs. This is a time-limited position whose duration is controlled by circumstances such as funding sources.

Requirements

Must have an active School Psychologist certificate.
Professionals qualified to provide psychosocial counseling must hold one of the listed credentials: a qualifying master’s or Ph.D. in social work; advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse; a Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance license to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services; a master’s degree in counseling; a master’s or Ph.D. in psychology; or qualifying graduate-student intern status under supervision.
Psychosocial counseling professionals working with the Healthy Start population should have counseling education, training, and experience in women’s issues, maternal and child health, and grief and loss, including experience in child development, family dynamics, family violence and substance abuse intervention, health promotion, mental health, and prevention-oriented intervention.
Must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience as a certified School Psychologist.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to 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, behavioral, and emotional difficulties.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive cognitive, academic, developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, and related assessments of children and adolescents using standardized instruments and appropriate techniques.
Score, analyze, and interpret assessment data and integrate findings from families, schools, clinical providers, and other relevant sources.
Prepare assessment documentation and maintain assessment records in accordance with professional and program requirements.
Use assessment results and data-based decision-making to develop individualized recommendations, interventions, accommodations, and strategies.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to families, educators, school districts, and other professionals regarding educational, behavioral, developmental, and learning needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and case consultations, collaborating with relevant clinical and educational professionals.
Develop and conduct trainings, workshops, support groups, and educational activities for families, professionals, school personnel, and community partners.
Participate in community events and provide internal training and professional consultation to Division staff.
Provide services at regional satellite clinic locations and other approved community sites as needed, including travel within the program’s designated service area.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical and program documentation and participate in meetings, quality improvement activities, and other program initiatives.
Demonstrate professional and culturally responsive practices and support the Division’s and its programs’ mission, goals, and objectives.