Crisis Intervention Clinician

Crisis Intervention Clinician

Job No: 536920
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Law Enforcement/Security, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department:  - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

Job Description

Classification

Title:

Behavioral Services Co-Responder

Job Description:

• Crisis Intervention: empathic listening and validation, de-escalation, assessment of suicide/homicide danger, safety planning, efficient intervention, consultation, with consideration of other risk factors such as substance use, self-care, social support, and mental status. Crisis counseling also involves interventions such as psychiatric hospitalization and post-intervention components including follow up with individuals of concern, other impacted individuals, and campus partners as appropriate.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Attend weekly meetings, maintain awareness of other university departments, community health providers, services, hospitals, and other resources. Engage in training of law enforcement officers or other department personnel in areas related to mental health as needed.
• Attends training classes as directed.
  • Miscellaneous duties.
• This position is able to be part-time or full-time.

Expected Salary:

$65,000 - $70,000

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters in counseling, psychology, social work or other related field from accredited program*
• Licensed or licensed eligible clinical social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist in the state of Florida, including registered intern with the state of Florida under the supervision of a licensed Qualified Supervisor.
• Experience with crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance, current statutes, rules and regulations relative to confidentiality.
• Must have a valid driver's license

* Individuals who are currently in their last semester of a Master's degree program are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

Crisis intervention skills, knowledge of Criminal Justice System, Victim Services Practitioner Designation. Knowledge of Victimization Issues. General understanding of Florida Laws; skills in public speaking; knowledge of university community and Judicial Affairs; general computer skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

This position is able to be part-time or full-time.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

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Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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