Trauma Informed Care Counselor

CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.•Milton, FL

3d•$60,000 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

CDAC is seeking a Trauma Informed Care Counselor to provide crisis assessment and support for students facing imminent risk; to provide support and training to staff of Santa Rosa County School District (SRCSD) in the Milton area schools to address trauma, crisis, and school/individual safety concerns. This is a permanent full-time position with a 10-month schedule, which follows the school calendar. School holidays and breaks are observed, including summer break. Joining our organization as a Trauma Informed Counselor means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make an impact on our community.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
Licensed in Social Work or Mental Health
Certification as a Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer within 6 months of hire
Experience with facilitation of trainings with adults
Must have a valid state issued drivers license
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Knowledge of suicide risk assessments and protocols for the state of Florida
Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other computer related tasks
Position requires a Level II Background, School District Background, and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit and/or social services industry experience
Experience in a school setting
Experience in providing individual/group counseling with youth and communicating with families

Responsibilities

Provide crisis assessment and support to students and staff in a school-based setting to meet the standards and objectives set forth by the SRCSD.
Serve on the county's School Based Threat Management Team.
Provide guidance if a risk or threat is identified at a school within the district, collaborating with SRO, MRT, and administration.
Coordinate, schedule, and participate in crisis intervention, trainings, and Threat Assessment Team meetings, prioritizing needs and maintaining flexibility with schedule changes.
Educate school staff on program components and guidelines through awareness building efforts.
Conduct presentations on resiliency, de-escalation, trauma, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and other related trainings for district staff.
Complete assessment forms abiding by state and district guidelines; provide documentation to the Coordinator of Mental Health for SRCSD.
Advocate on behalf of clients as needed.
Maintain confidentiality in regard to client rights and HIPAA regulations by handling client and agency data in accordance with the confidentiality policies.
Provide information dissemination and education and referral services to community resources as needed.
Provides limited support to Tier III students as needed.
Communicate and work collaboratively with team members, attend team meetings, and communicate regularly with supervisors on program needs and issues.
Ensure positive rapport between the CDAC agency, school administrators, school staff, and the community.
Ensure quality assurance and compliance with all regulating entities are supported through timely and accurate documentation and reporting (CDAC and SRCSD).
Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to email and telephone correspondence, telephone and web conferences, and complete required documentation, and time sheets accurately and on time.
Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, including safety, ethics, and confidentiality guidelines.
Attend all required agency and district trainings and meetings.
Continue professional development to meet licensure requirements, as well as trauma, crisis, resiliency, mental health, and adolescent and child development and complete required documentation.
Demonstrate an understanding of and participate in the agency Performance and Quality Improvement Plan.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this agency.