Duties
Non-medical Clinical Counseling (NMC)
Receive and assess referrals made by military and civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing situational stressors, including deployment, grief, relocation, separation, relationship issues, parent/child issues, family hardships, and other military life challenges. Provide direct, short term, solution focused NMC counseling services using psychotherapeutic services, such as cognitive therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, expressive therapies, etc. Develop and execute short-term, solution-focused NMC counseling treatment plans for those individuals who request such services and who present with commonly occurring life circumstance issues or adjustment disorders. Services may be delivered on-site in local DoDEA schools to students who meet eligibility requirements.
Assess individual/family needs and explore basic personality structures in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms. Assess and triage clients who present risk to harm self or others, and refer to the appropriate, nearest behavioral health provider. Refer clients with issues falling outside the authorized scope of care (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance use disorders, major depression, etc.) within the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) to military or civilian behavioral health providers. Coordinate with legal, medical, DoDEA and social services including commands, to assist in counseling and referral
Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups and child and adolescent groups. Assist, individuals and families with finding satisfactory ways of coping with commonly occurring life stresses (e.g., career change, work-related stress, school-related stress) family dynamics (e.g., divorce, communication problems), parenting, crisis response (e.g., physical, sexual or emotional abuse), or other stressors. Provide critical incident intervention services, when requested.
Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance (QA) reviews of cases, per DON policy, to ensure that all NMC counseling services provided are safe and of good quality. Schedule, account for and document all NMC services provided in the Scheduling and Clinical Case Record modules within the automated FFSP management information system, and schedule and account for all non-clinical activities and meetings within the automated FFSP management information system per Navy policy and guidance. Assist the Navy Clinical Supervisor with developing NMC case management protocols, program delivery criteria and identifying gaps in existing services. Draft letters to commands, Navy housing, security, and other departments, as required, regarding case management/progress.
Installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Serve as the installation FAP clinical subject matter expert (SME), consulting installation leadership, medical professionals and the command triad of FAP involved military service/family members regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention, and utilizing evidence-based treatment strategies and treatment. Provide initial and on-going case management services.
Triage clients, identify the situation, comply with and educate on mandated and required reporting protocols of child and domestic abuse, conduct risk and lethality assessments, develop safety and treatment plans, provide referrals, establish individualized treatment goals tailored to the needs of service/family members, and follow-up on child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse allegations involving military members and their families.
Identify crisis situations (e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, increased risk of interfamilial or extrafamilial (violence) when conducting clinical assessments and provide immediate crisis intervention, conduct risk assessment, and prepare and/or coordinate safety planning IAW best practices in the mental health community.
Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family maltreatment, and subject matter expertise and consultation on family violence to ensure effective coordination between military and civilian response organizations. Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide diagnostic and prognostic impressions to other health care providers, commanders, senior enlisted advisors, local child protective services, law enforcement, and legal personnel to facilitate community-wide response for family maltreatment, when appropriate.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- The incumbent must meet FAP personnel - clinical staff qualifications listed in the Title 32 CFR Part 61, Subpart B, PS28
- The Tier II qualification requirements described in the current SECNAVINST 1754.8, “Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical
Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program”.
- This position is designated as Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbents must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment, including a background investigation and credit check.
- This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so, and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records
- This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately up to 20% of time away from the regular duty station to attend or provide training, conduct FFSP certification visits, or deliver services aboard ships
- The position may require working flexible hours, such as 0700-1500 or 0900-1800 to accommodate client’s needs to have after hour care, including weekend hours.
- This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off-site location for situational telework only
- This position requires the incumbent to have a valid, state-issued driver’s license
- This employee may work in DoDEA school buildings 2-3 days per week
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the CNIC Fleet and Family Support Program and comprehensive knowledge of military lifestyles including common stressors to effectively modify treatment programs to meet the needs of the military community
Professional knowledge of and skill in applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives and instructions governing child and spouse abuse and family violence issues and professional knowledge of family violence dynamics to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning
In-depth knowledge of family systems related to patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders and personal and social problems, reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutions.
Expert knowledge of and skill in employing various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups.
Skill in applying various counseling approaches, including psychosocial, to assess, triage, refer and manage difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who present at-risk behavior
Professional knowledge of and skill in using various verbal communication methods and techniques to effectively work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds; to present sensitive or controversial information to various groups; discuss cases; deliver presentations; and develop and maintain professional relationships with other treatment professionals.
Professional knowledge of and skill in using various written communication methods and techniques and using FFSP management information systems and other applicable software and web-based programs to effectively document case management and treatment plans, to document and explain NMC counseling requirements and services provided, to facilitate completion of work assignments, and to develop presentations
Education
Successful candidates for this position shall meet qualifications as outlined below:
State/U.S. Territory licensure or State/U.S. Territory certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner.
Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology.
When the State/U.S. Territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination.
Possess at least a master's 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 the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree.
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.
Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
Have engaged in 2 years full-time, post-Masters supervised clinical experience.
2 years of specialized experience in domestic abuse and child abuse counseling or treatment.
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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 02/02/2025 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/12675831
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Next steps
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