UNF Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Nervous, but mostly excited! Here’s our incoming first year students in the New Student Orientation. We welcome you with open hearts our UNF CMHC Fall 2024 cohort!!!!
Our CSI officers and members (second years) joined to share their wisdom—- thanks, CSI!

Thanks to CSI that threw a wonderful pre-graduation party, to Drs. Terrell, Yanson, Zeglin who greeted the students and to Dr. Taylor who brought the fire ceremony souvenir. Part 2- Graduation photos

Congratulations and best wishes to our CMHC graduates! With their families, we share in the pride, joy, and gratification of accomplishing the 2 yr program to being a mental health counselor! - Part 1 Grad photos

Our graduating students, Mesody Ben Moha Paz and Andrea Cadavid, shared the Gottman training they received to our soon to be second years! Congratulations!!! We also want to highlight Sabrina Ahmed and Samantha Nelson who learned EMDR, and Kali Robertson and Briggitte Chavez Falla who learned ART.

🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓Calling all master’s- and doctoral-level counseling students! The 2024 NBCC Minority Fellowship Program is here to support you on your journey!

💰Up to 95 awards are available, ranging from $12,000 to $22,000!💰

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact in the field of mental health.

🔗 Apply at nbccf.org/programs by Sept. 30, 2024.

Our graduating cohort did their ropes course and fire ceremony last July 26, Friday. The rainy weather did not stop us—— we were in the Student Wellness Center where the Osprey team facilitated the group challenge activities, rock climbing in the Cliff Climbing wall, and the goodbye ceremony to process their 2 years in the program. We created sacred space for each other! Thanks to Drs. Yanson and Terrell, and special mention to Dr. Taylor who facilitated the ceremony.

Our first year cohort did their ropes course yesterday! It was hot, but the heat did not stop us from having a fun time with group activities, zip lining, and many humbling moments! Witnessing this group being hopeful, accompanying each other and sharing their strengths and witnesses to each other assures us they are ready for Practicum! Real clients, real skills! Thanks to Dr. Taylor for leading the process!

Please apply!!!

📢Attention counseling students! The application period for the 2024 NBCC Minority Fellowship Program is now OPEN! This is your chance to receive financial support while committing to work with specific populations after graduation.

💰Up to 95 awards are available, ranging from $12,000 to $22,000!

Recipients will also gain access to a sustainability package that includes mentorship, professional resources, and much more.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the world of mental health. Apply now and be part of the change!

🔗 Learn more and apply at nbccf.org/programs by Sept. 30, 2024.

Here's an online workshop our graduates have put together! It is on The Art of Balance: Work, School, and Life, for June 26 at 6 p.m.. Please reserve a spot on the link below:

The Art of Balance Discover how to find balance and avoid burnout in your life through exploration and mindfulness at "The Art of Balance" event!

The 2025 ACA Conference and Expo is on March 27-29 in Orlando, Florida. Here's calling our alumni, site supervisors, colleagues, and current students to get together there next year. The submission deadline for presentation proposals is July 14, 2024. This is a wonderful chance to present your research. Here is the link:

Call for Proposals Share your expertise and knowledge with peers and colleagues at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27–29 in Orlando, Florida.

Emotional distress can happen before & after a disaster. There’s no right or wrong way to feel— but it's important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen.

Here are some tips to take care of yourself & your loved ones: samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/coping-tips

We just had our CSI Initiation and Award Ceremony today, and what an event it was! It was very well attended, 70+ people, as we celebrated the achievements of our second year students, initiated our first year students, and savored these moments with their loved ones! Congratulations to our awardees: Ashley Smith (Leadership), Andrew Lovelady (Clinical Service), Briggitte Chavez Falla (Advocacy), and Ash Pitts (Research)! Thanks to our outgoing CSI officers and to Dr. Terrell! We are so excited for our incoming CSI officers, and for all the great things they will do!

Job Opening at the Arc of Jacksonville! https://arcjacksonville.org/
They are currently seeking two Psychosocial Rehabilitation practitioners to join their team.

Ideal candidates would possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling. If you know of anyone who might be a good fit or could benefit from this opportunity, please share.

Contact: Sharon Engelbrecht

Asst. VP of Education & Therapeutic Services

1050 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

p. 904.355.0155 | f. 904.355.9616

[email protected] | Make a donation

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Congratulations to our New CSI Board! We are excited to see what lies ahead! Here is a statement from them:
We are honored to serve our CSI Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter as the Executive Board President and Vice President. Our vision for the year is centered on fostering community building, advocacy, partnership, and professional development within our fellow students. Our primary goal is to elevate CSI's presence on UNF's campus, positioning it as a beacon of positivity and as a resource for mental health awareness. Central to our mission is ensuring that every member of CSI feels supported, respected, valued, and celebrated. We are dedicated to cultivating a community rooted in inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, empathy, and mutual respect. By championing these principles, we aim to create an environment where all members can succeed both personally and professionally

So proud of our soon to be graduates—- Ashley Smith and Briggitte Chavez Falla! Both Ashley and Briggitte, representatives of their research group, presented at the American Counseling Association’s annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 11-13. Their presentation is entitled, “The Mask of Masculinity: Exploring Men’s Emotions-Related Content on Tik Tok”.

The spring semester is coming to a close. Here are photos to commemorate memories and integration in the Internship classes. Thanks to Dr. Terrell who has single-handedly taken care of the CMHC program this semester!

Please help us with our CSI fundraiser. It’s 100% contactless, we keep 50% of the profit, and the product ships directly to our supporters.

Our fundraiser begins on April 22 at 1:00 pm and ends on April 26 at 1:00 pm.

Job Opening: The Vision Education and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a counselor or a social worker to provide individual and group counseling to individuals age 14 and older who are blind or visually impaired. The primary focus of the counseling is to help clients adjust to their vision loss.
If you or anyone you know is interested in this position, please go to the FSCJ website, fscj.edu, go to the careers section and search for recent job openings. The basic job description is pasted below:

Vision Rehab Case Manager and Career Specialist (VERC Grant)

Job ID: 2024099
CAMPUS/CENTER LOCATION: DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
REVIEW DATE: MARCH 25, 2024 (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)
SALARY: $42,601.00
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

The Vision Rehabilitation Case Manager will provide academic and vocational program direction to students enrolled in the Pre-Employment Transition Services and Vocational Rehabilitation training programs. These identified students have a barrier or barriers to being successful in an academic and/or vocational training program environment and in transitioning from school to work.

Alexis Read, MA, CVRT, CRC
Human Services Program Consultant I
(Transition, College, and General VR Counselor)
Florida Department of Education
Division of Blind Services
1809 Art Museum Drive Suite 201
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 348-2730
Fax: (904) 348-2737
E-mail: [email protected]

This is a late post, but still worth acknowledging! Our CMHC students: LeTrenna Mosley, Elizabeth Smalley, Ansley Hitson, Vania Kaiser, and Andrew Lovelady volunteered their time and expertise as consultants for the B*H Case Study Competition 2024 that took place last Thursday, March 28. In this Interprofessional Patient Case Collaboration, our students shared the significance of including the mental health perspective, thru the help of Dr. Carlene Taylor.

Ospreys, Let’s Double the Impact Today! 🦅 https://givingday.unf.edu/pages/brooks-college-of-health

Giving Day 2024 at UNF's Brooks College of Health! 🦅 Welcome to a special day of giving at the University of North Florida's Brooks College of Health! Giving Day 2024 is here, and it's your chance to make a mea...

Excited for our first year students as they apply for Practicum/Internship, and for our second year students networking for job applications. Woohoo! Such a fun and promising fair!

Our CMHC students, accompanied by Dr. Kassie Terrell, were at the Health Fair at Edward Waters College, to promote healing.

Part time work in Gainesville! Girls Place, Inc. is a non-profit organization in Gainesville, FL serving girls 5-14 through After School, Athletics, Summer Day Camp, BrainPower (on-site mental health), and ACHIEVE (academic assistance program). Their mission is to empower girls to grow strong, courageous and self-sufficient and their team is growing!

They are currently hiring a Part-Time Master's Level Mental Health Counselor to join their BrainPower team. If you know of anyone who may be interested please share. Applications are accepted via www.girlsplace.net/employment or via Indeed.

Employment – Girls Place, Inc. Are you looking for a new and exciting job or internship? Look no further! At Girls Place we are always looking for dedicated people to join our staff!

Dr. Tuason is set to inspire and drive transformative learning experiences. Her journey began with a captivating session at the renowned International Teahouse on February 15, 2024. This event offered a prime chance for the community to immerse themselves in global insights, cutting-edge research, and the diverse world of psychology.

Congratulations to Dr. Kassie Terrell who received funding from the UNF Academic Affairs Creative & Innovative Curriculum Fund! Dr. Terrell purchased toys and supplies for teaching Play Therapy skills in the classroom and for our students to bring play kits in the community when working with children. Woohoo!

Shout out to our second year students: Ansley Hitson, Christina Diley, Ashley Smith, Payton Galvin, Abhilasha Kumar, and Andrea Cadavid who hosted two workshops at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference held at UNF last Feb. 17, 2024. They successfully hosted two workshops- The Art of Balance and Refresh & Reflect- to about 80 undergraduate students from universities all around Florida! Wooohooo! Congratulations and we are ever so proud!

We are happy for our two second year students who are recipients of B*H Scholarships!
- Congratulations to Ashley Smith for receiving the Dr. Kirsten Calleja Salerno Memorial Graduate Fellowship for Mental Health!
- Congratulations to LeTrenna Mosley for receiving the Vada Rosen Endowed Fellowship in CMHC and the Dr. Kirsten Calleja Salerno Memorial Graduate Fellowship for Mental Health!

Here's a job opening from Clay Behavioral Health Center!

75 Clay Behavioral Health Center Jobs, Employment in Florida February 18, 2024| Indeed.com 75 Clay Behavioral Health Center jobs available in Florida on Indeed.com. Apply to Case Manager, Behavioral Health Professional, Housekeeper and more!

The Graduate School's student of the month, is our very own, CMHC second year student: Sabrina Ahmed!!!!! Congratulations, Sabrina, you make us all so very proud!

Graduate Student of the Month The graduate student of the month is an initiative from the UNF Graduate School designed to shine a light on outstanding grad Ospreys and recognize them for their hard work and excellence in areas of research, creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership and community service. As part of their recogniti...