Trauma Informed Care Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$64k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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. Reports to the Coordinator of Trauma-Informed Care Counselors.

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.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Works to 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. Serves on the county's School Based Threat Management Team.

  • Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Ability)
  • 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
  • Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)
  • N/A

Work Environment

Work is conducted primarily in a climate-controlled school setting. Employee must be able to communicate well with school administrators and staff and integrate well into the school while maintaining professional boundaries.

Employee will be expected to provide his/her own transportation to and from school/work daily and to the main CDAC office a minimum of two times per month. Employee must be able to follow the school schedule for teacher start and end times for the assigned school(s).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job duties.

  • Physical demands
  • Employee must be able to present to small and large groups for extended periods of time
  • Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
  • Move about the office or facility as needed
  • Occasionally move heavy equipment and files
  • Operate computer equipment
  • Operate in a high stress environment
  • Travel required
  • 10-30% local travel between school sites

Required Education and Experience

  • 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

Preferred Education and Experience

  • 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

Other Duties

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

Ability to apply comprehensive understanding of job requirements to carry out instructions, utilizing training materials and problem-solving skills

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
  • CDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Position requires a Level II Background, School District Background, and valid driver's license.
  • CDAC maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal regulations and safety standards.

As marijuana remains illegal under federal law, we do not accommodate medical marijuana use-even if legally prescribed under Florida state law. All employment offers are contingent upon passing a drug screening.

Key Responsibilities

Provide crisis assessment and support to students and staff within a school-based setting to address trauma and safety concerns. Coordinate and facilitate trainings on resiliency, de-escalation, and mental health for district staff while serving on the School Based Threat Management Team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work and active licensure in Social Work or Mental Health. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer certification within six months.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Suicide risk assessmentTraining facilitationHIPAA complianceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 512 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Milton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,775/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

School holidays and breaks observed
Summer break