Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center • Jacksonville, FL, US
4 days ago
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Position Summary :
The Mental Health Professional provides girl-centered, trauma-informed counseling and support services to girls and young women impacted by systemic inequities, trauma, and adversity.
This role is central to advancing the organization’s mission of promoting healing, empowerment, and social justice for girls.
The Mental Health Professional works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure services are responsive to the complex needs of girls, particularly those involved in or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems.
Core Principles Girls as Experts :
Acknowledge each girl as an expert of her life and her relationships Mutuality : Sit where a girl sits and see what she sees so we both learn and grow together.
Lived Experiences :
Honor and value each girl’s lived experience, knowledge, culture, ethnicity and language.
Essential Functions :
Provide individual, group, and / or family counseling that centers the experiences of girls, using trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally affirming practices.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, risk and needs evaluations, and develop individualized treatment and service plans.
Inform research and strategic advocacy agendas by elevating girls’ voices and stories to Policy Center leadership.
Advocate for girls’ needs alongside and / or on behalf of girls and their families in courts, schools, and other systems.
Create a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment for girls who have experienced trauma, violence, abuse, exploitation, or systemic harm.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with clinical, legal, and organizational standards.
Collaborate with care managers, community partners, and family members to coordinate holistic, wraparound services.
Facilitate psychoeducational groups, young women, girls and their families addressing topics such as emotional regulation, healthy relationships, identity, and healing.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when needed.
Travel throughout Duval, Clay, Baker, Nassau, and St.
John’s Counties to provide services in homes, schools, detention facilities, community agencies, and other locations as needed Participate in clinical supervision, case consultations, and ongoing training focused on girl-responsive, trauma-informed care.
Support program evaluation and outcome tracking efforts through data collection and reporting.
Contribute to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability within the organization and broader community.
Commitment to Core Values Use trauma-informed and gender-responsive practices to foster healing and empowerment.
Uphold a commitment to girls’ safety and fair treatment.
Model and reinforce a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.
Required Education Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field Individual must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Social Worker Experience Minimum of 2 years working with girls Professional experience in education, child welfare, social service, and / or juvenile justice Supervisory Responsibility This position may supervise volunteer interns.
EEO & Accommodation Statement DBWPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or veteran status.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Powered by JazzHR
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