Saturday, November 19, 2016

School counseling vacancies in Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL


Interested applicants can apply online here:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/duvalschools    See job description below. 

Henry F. Kite 
School Counselor, Elem 
Carolyn Davis 
davisc@duvalschools.org 
924-3031 
Ortega Elementary 
School Counselor, Elem 
Chiquita Maxwell 
maxwellc@duvalschools.org 
381-7460 
Neptune Beach Elementary 
School Counselor, Elem 
Elizabeth Kavanaugh 
KavanaghE@duvalschools.org 
247-5954 
Sadie T Tillis Elementary 
School Counselor, Elem 
Marianne Lee 
leem3@duvalschools.org 
573-1090 
Garden City Elementary 
School Counselor, Elem 
Mychelle Grover 
groverm@duvalschools.org 
924-3130 
Tolbert/Livingston 
School Counselor, Elem (Itinerant) 

gaughand@duvalschools.org 
NA 

School Counselor Job Summary
 
Provides counseling services for students by designing and implementing a multi-layered, comprehensive, and accountable guidance program in which equity, access, and academic success for all students is the focus. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.  Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.  
Essential Functions 
Percent of Job 
Design and implement a data-driven, comprehensive guidance program to meet the academic, career, social/personal needs of students at the school as outlined in the District School Counseling Plan 
10% 
Conduct classroom guidance activities focused on academic, career and social emotional learning 
10% 
Monitor each student’s State Assessment requirements and course requirements for promotion and graduation 
10% 
Implement, in conjunction with teachers and staff, the Duval County Public Schools career program to provide for students information on curriculum and specific programs, postsecondary opportunities, scholarships and financial aid and career opportunities 
10% 
Make student referrals to school and community agencies and provide regular feedback to teachers, as appropriate 
10% 
Offer developmental and preventive individual and group counseling for all students 
10% 
Conduct planned articulation and orientation program for feeder schools 
10% 
Provide students, parents and teachers with support, consultative services and training as needed and as appropriate 
5% 
Serve as a resource person for school staff on guidance-related activities and techniques 
10% 
Coordinate district/community counseling services conducted in the school, including the services of the student services team that serves the school 
   10% 
Supervise the maintenance and procedures regarding student records 
5% 

Qualifications 

Education:  Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 
Experience:  None 
Certifications & Licenses:  Florida Department of Education’s Specialization Requirements for Certification in Guidance and Counseling  

Friday, November 11, 2016

FMHCA 2017 Conference







FMHCA 2017 Conference

Earn over 360 CEUs- Preconference workshops available as well, obtain required CEUs for licensure and enhance clinical knowledge. Early bird special is ending this weekend (Nov 13th) don't miss out on the low prices!

When and Where?
February 2nd-4th, 2017 in Lake Mary, Orlando



About the Conference
Different workshop tracks of workshops during the conference include:

Traumatic Brain Injury Brain Function & Neuroscience, Trauma-Assessment & Treatment, Military and Veterans Issues, Integrated Care Practice Issues,& Healthcare Reform, Children Adolescents and Family, Disaster and Crisis Mental Health, Evidence-Based & Emerging Practices, Clinical Supervision and Ethics, Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Plus MORE!!




Early Bird Rates:

Clinical and Regular Member- 1 Day (Fri or Sat) $119.99
Clinical and Regular Member- Full Conference (Fri & Sat) $179.00
Student Member 1 day- (Fri or Sat) $30.00
Student Member Full Conference- (Fri & Sat) $50.00
These Rates End THIS SUNDAY Nov 13th!



Pre-Conference Workshops

$240.00 Qualified Supervisor Training (QST)- Feb 2nd & Feb 3rd, 2017
$99.00 Client's Models of the World Hypnosis Training- Feb 2nd, 2017
Forensic Mental Health Evaluators Training- Feb 2nd, 2017
$ 75.00 Required State of Florida CEUs for Re-licensure- Feb 2nd, 2017
$75.00 8 Hour Laws and Rules- Feb 2nd, 2017
$99.00 Integrated Medicine Skill Training Session- Feb 2nd
All these rates will be increasing after this Sunday, Nov 13th



Florida Mental Health Counselors Association is an Approved CE Broker Provider. CE Broker Provider #: 50-748.
Call us with Questions 561-939-4869
 






Friday, November 4, 2016

The Tempest by William Shakespeare at FGCU


The Tempest


By William Shakespeare

November 11-20, 2016
Directed by Barry Cavin

FGCU TheatreLab

Learn more: http://theatrelab.fgcu.edu/

Prevention Training Now!

Prevention Training Now! is the CAPT’s online training portal for members of the general public who are interested in prevention. Through this new platform, people can self-enroll in any of the CAPT’s self-paced online courses.

Prevention Training Now! is available to all and open 24 hours a day, free of charge. All courses have been endorsed by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Certificates for training hours provided.