Duties
The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional short-term, solution-focused individual and group counseling for commonly occurring life situations and education on resiliency/wellness topics in a shipboard environment, throughout a ship's lifecycle (pier-side, shipyard maintenance, "work-ups" and deployments). The incumbent will also serve as a liaison to the homeport Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), providing immediate sexual assault response and coordination to allegations of sexual assault.The success of this position is based on the incumbent's ability to successfully embed within the command and operate within a shipboard environment.
- The DRC actively engages crew members in various resiliency programs in order to ensure highest level of crew readiness for complex missions at sea.
- The DRC serves as a liaison to the homeport Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and provides safety assessment, safety planning, triage, and treatment for allegations of alleged child or domestic abuse.
- The DRC assesses and triages clients presenting with a risk of harm to self or others, with appropriate referral to the nearest behavioral health provider.
- The DRC provides Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) case management including: assessment, safety planning, and care coordination for active duty personnel with suicide related behavior.
- The DRC participates in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives, aiding and providing insight into active duty wellness programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check to include Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Due to the unique nature of the position, selectee will be required to complete a physical examination upon entry to duty and annually thereafter and be determined to be physical fit for shipboard duty at all times.
- The incumbent will be required to deploy at sea on board US Navy ships. Deployment lengths will vary from a few days to over 10 months at a time. The incumbent will receive a deployment differential of 40% of her/his salary while deployed.
- The work schedule while deployed will vary depending on requirements. The incumbent will be on call 24 hours a day while deployed for crisis intervention situations.
- At sea, the incumbent shares a stateroom in officer berthing; meals are in the Officers' Wardroom and are billed monthly.
- Must complete DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification within six months of hire.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. Additionally, you must include your licensure number on your resume. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
Must be Tier III qualified in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. This includes:
- Possession of a current, valid, unrestricted license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy, or Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
- Possession of a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree.
- Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree.
- Counseling and Related Education Program (CACREP) or an equivalent degree.
- Psychology from a doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent degree.
- Have engaged in 2 years (includes at least 2,000 hours), of full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.
- Have engaged in two years or 2,000 hours post licensure full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting.
The following documents are required and must be submitted with application:
- Transcripts (Must contain university logo, can be a copy)
- State Licensure or Certification
Education
**Must provide a copy of your College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**
Possess one of the following degrees:
(1) Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
(2) Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree.
(3) Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree.
(4) Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship.
Note: Your degree must be from an accredited college recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:
- Tier III qualifications in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. This includes:
- Possession of a current, valid, unrestricted license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy, or Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
- Possession of a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree.
- Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree.
- Counseling and Related Education Program (CACREP) or an equivalent degree.
- Psychology from a doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent degree.
- Have engaged in two (2) years of full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.
- Have engaged in two years or 2,000 hours post licensure full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting.
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
- Years of experience in applying various counseling approaches e.g. behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution-focused, and reality therapies
- Years of experience in responding to allegations of family violence, assess safety concerns and providing needed services
- Years of experience in responding to allegations of sexual assault
- Experience in preparing and presenting briefs, presentations, and training
- Years of experience in clinical documentation using an electronic records system such as FFSMIS
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/01/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12575567
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.