Interdisciplinary (Non Medical Clinical Counselor) with Security Clearance
Company: Department of the Navy
Location: Yorktown
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary Serve as a Non-medical Clinical Counselor within
Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Fleet and Family
Readiness Department (N9), Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet
and Family Support Program (FFSP)This position is to provide
nonmedical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families,
and groups on family dynamics, parent-child interaction, adjustment
to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances,
adjustment to military life, and psycho-educational programsDuties
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide
sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and
ability to perform the duties of the positionApplicant resumes are
the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as
they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged
to be clear and specific when describing experience.--- Receives
and assesses 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.
* Provides 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.
* Coordinates and manages specialized assessment and intervention
services for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups
on matters pertaining to family maltreatment, and subject matter
expertise and consultation on family violence.
* Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the FFSC
Counseling and Advocacy Program Supervisor, Regional Counseling and
Advocacy Program Coordinator or Regional Quality Assurance
Specialist where the case is highly complex or presents with
special issues.
* Maintains case records, treatment plans, statistics and
utilization rates in accordance with Navy policies and regulations
and updates the FFSMIS and scheduling programs as required.
* Provides immediate intervention and risk assessment IAW best
practices in the mental health community and educates and ensures
adequate referral and follow-up of any case presenting suicidal or
homicidal riskProvides after-hours coverage for the FFSP, when
required.
* Performs FAP Case Management duties, which include receiving
initial reports of suspected child and spouse abuse from military
and civilian representatives and taking all steps required under
the FAP.
* Serves as designated case manager and primary FAP point of
contact for spouse and child abuse cases ensuring all actions are
in compliance with DoD and Navy directives and civilian reporting
requirements.
* Receive reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and
youth (PSB-CY) from military and civilian representatives and take
appropriate action per FAP PSB-CY requirementsProvide or coordinate
clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community
clinical providers for exhibiting children, youth, and their
families, including psychoeducational support, assessment, and
clinical intervention.
* Prepares case summary reports and maintains ongoing contact with
the Family Advocacy Representative for all child sexual abuse cases
involving alleged active duty offenders.
* Assess all reports of alleged child and domestic abuse, to
include interview of alleged offenders, victims, children, and
other witnesses.
* Develops appropriate, risk-focused treatment and interventions
for victims and perpetrators of child and domestic abuse in
accordance with Navy Certification standards.
* Coordinates FAP training and ongoing communication to inform
active-duty military and their families of the problems of family
violence, FAP requirements and the services available to them.
* Conducts family violence briefs, workshops, and training for
clinical staff, IDC members, base security, NCIS, Child Development
Centers, Senior Enlisted Advisors, new commanders, and FAP Command
point of contacts.
* Liaisons with cities, counties, states, federal, non-government
agencies, and military agencies and commands to enhance FAP
prevention and response affecting the military community.
* Represents the Navy at community liaison meetings, educating on
domestic violence risk/protective factors, collaborating on
coordinating services for military members and their families, and
engaging in community domestic violence prevention and awareness
activities to establish or strengthen relationships with other
agencies serving the target population.
* Provides summaries of liaison meetings for supervisor review, and
makes recommendations to supervisor for further collaborations that
will reduce duplication of service and expand the range of programs
for the population servicedEducates and provides case-specific
consultation to military and civilian agencies about counseling
services, FAP, risk assessment, clinical issues, treatment, and
Incident Determination Committee (IDC/CCSM) processes.
* Participates in the CAP Quality Assurance Program and peer review
process as directedTestifies at juvenile court, family court, and
any military legal hearing regarding Family Advocacy cases as
appropriate.
* Participates in committees and boards as directed such as CDC
Quality Review Boards, Family Advocacy and Sexual Assault
Prevention and ResponseRequirements Conditions of Employment---
This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II
system and/or PIIPosition requires employee to obtain/maintain
eligibility for a Secret Security clearanceA Tier 3 (T3)
investigation is required.--- Child Care National Agency Check and
Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required.--- Position is
subject to the Health Practitioner Credential Review and
Privileging requirements.--- Must possess a current state license
to practice at an independent clinical practice level.--- Must be
able to obtain and maintain a state driver's licenseQualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and
knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this
positionApplicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when
describing their experience level and KSAsA qualified candidate
possess the following: The incumbent shall be Tier II qualified as
outlined in Navy FFSP Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging
requirementsThese include:
* Current, valid, unrestricted state licensure or certification
that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an
independent practitionerWhen the state licensing or certification
requirements include a written examination, candidates must have
achieved a passing score on that examination.
* Possess at least a master's degree from an accredited program in
one of the following clinical fields: Social Work or an equivalent
degree, Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy
Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree; or doctorate in
Psychology approved by the American Psychological Association (APA)
or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
* Have engaged in 2 years (includes at least 2,000 hours), of
full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.Resumes must
include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge,
skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this
positionApplicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when
describing their experience level and KSAsKnowledge, skills, and
abilities required for the position
* Knowledge of the military lifestyle that furnishes the employee
with an understanding of the specific demands of military
lifestyles, such as frequent separations, and high-stress working
environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their
families.
* Ability to present sensitive, and at times controversial,
information to groups of people in a clear, concise mannerAbility
to modify programs to meet the ever changing needs of the active
duty military community.
* Ability to recognize, identify and assess mental disorders in
accordance with the current version of the Diagnostic and
Statistical ManualKnowledge of intensive psychosocial services.
* Skill in performing casework, group work, and individual and
family therapy.
* Knowledge of, and ability to apply, various counseling approaches
such as behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive,
family systems, brief solution-focused, and reality therapies.
* Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family
violence identification, risk assessment, and safety
planningKnowledge of family violence treatment principles for
victims and offendersKnowledge of group dynamics.
* Knowledge in the areas of family systems, particularly as it
relates to patterns of abusive behavior and abuse response,
substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit
disorder, and juvenile delinquency.
* Ability to recognize and define personal and social problems, to
independently reach accurate conclusions, and to provide
appropriate solutions.
* Ability to effectively interview and clinically respond to the
needs of clients, including assessing suicidal and homicidal risks
and substance abuse issues.
* Ability to communicate orally to interview alleged offenders and
victims; to maintain cooperative and professional relationships
with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical treatment
facilities, and senior personnel from commands of offenders and
victims; prepare documentation for presentation at the IDC and
participate in case discussions regarding assessment; make
presentations; and exercise strong facilitation skills for
individual and group counseling.
* Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case
management memos, correspondence, and reports; to document
psycho-social asses
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