Counselor - Developmental Pediatrics

Classification Title:

Counselor - Developmental Pediatrics

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Professionals with one of the following credentials are qualified to provide psychosocial counseling: 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.

Job Description:

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.

Expected Salary:

$65,000 - $72,000 depending on education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Must have active School Psychologist certificate

Preferred:

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes