FFSP Clinical Counselor

Summary

Serve as a Non-medical Clinical Counselor within Fleet and Family Readiness Department (N9), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is to provide non-medical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups on family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances, adjustment to military life, and psycho-educational training programs.

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Duties

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Non-medical Clinical Counseling (NMC) (40%)

Receive and assess referrals made by military and civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing commonly occurring life circumstance issues or adjustment disorders. 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.

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.

Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families. Provide critical incident intervention services, when requested.

Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance (QA) reviews of cases, to ensure that all NMC counseling services provided are safe and of good quality. Document all NMC services provided in the FFSP management information system.

II. Installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) (40%)

Provide initial and on-going case management services. Triage clients, 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 when conducting clinical assessments and provide immediate crisis intervention. Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family maltreatment,

Initiate, develop, and facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs to address the needs of families involved in and at risk for family violence, such as domestic abuse offender's group, parenting group, and victim support groups. Manage assigned cases, consulting with the FAP Supervisor on highly complex or unique cases. Coordinate with the assigned FAP Victim Advocate, when needed, to ensure victims needs and concerns are addressed.Notify the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) when treatment circumstances meet criteria for convening the installation High Risk for Violence-Coordinated Community Response Team.Comply with regional and local SOPs, counseling desk guidance and FFSP certification standards related to FAP. Participate in quality assurance and risk management activities, including Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation, peer review and clinical case consultation on FAP treatment.

Coordinate or deliver FAP training and facilitate education services and ongoing communication to inform of the problems of family violence, FAP requirements and the services available.

May serve as the primary or alternate FAR, responsible for overall management of the installation FAP. As the acting FAR, serve as SME advisor/consultant to the IDC chair, present cases to the IDC, and chair the CCSM, providing consultation and recommendations for FAP.

III. Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (10%)

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 requirements. Provide or coordinate clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community clinical providers. Provide or coordinate specialized assessments and evaluations when recommended by the CCSM.

Coordinate with healthcare providers on safety and supervision planning for children and families affected by problematic sexual behaviors. Serve as the designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY Support children and families affected by PSB-CY by providing at-risk and safety planning information for the coordinated community response (CCR).

Promote public awareness, prevention, early identification, and appropriate resources and referral information for PSB-CY through training, coordinated public awareness campaigns, distributed information, community activities, or unit briefings.

V. Community Liaison duties comprise (10%)

Liaison with cities, counties, states, federal, non-government agencies, and military agencies and commands to enhance FAP prevention and response affecting the military community. Represent 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.

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• The incumbent must meet Tier II qualification requirements described in SECNAVINST 1754.8, "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program".
• This position is designated 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 10% of the time away from the regular duty station to attend or provide training, conduct FFSP certification visits, or deliver services aboard ships.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a valid, state-issued driver's license.
• 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.

Qualifications

A Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution from any US State.

Have and maintain a current and valid state clinical license that permits the incumbent to function as an independent health practitioner and fully meet and maintain the Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements.

Are current in continuing education credits/units to maintain license.

• Professional knowledge of and skill in applying various counseling approaches and knowledge of group dynamics to work difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who engage in at-risk behavior.
• Professional knowledge of family violence dynamics and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning.
• Knowledge of military lifestyle, demands and stressors to support families with meeting the obligations and challenges of Navy life.
• Broad professional knowledge of treatment methods for abusers to assess abusive behavior, and develop an appropriate treatment method.
• Broad knowledge of clinical and non-clinical support services for victims to provide support to victims or refer them to appropriate agency or organization for their recovery and safety.
• Professional knowledge of patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency within families to accurately address a wide variety of behaviors and provide or coordinate the appropriate treatment plan for addressing clients specific needs.
• Professional knowledge of principles and practices of human behavior, research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to collaborate on developing evidence based group treatment curricula.
• Expert knowledge of and skill in applying professional verbal communication methods and techniques to present sensitive and potentially controversial information to various groups, effectively interview alleged offenders and victims, collaborate with other agencies and facilities, present professional training; and communicate with multiple personnel at various echelons.
• Professional skill in effectively managing and supporting multiple clients, including documentation, reporting, and collaboration.
• Expert knowledge of and skill in professional written communication methods and techniques and knowledge of and skill in using various web-based applications and software programs to develop case management/treatment case documentation, correspondence, reports and training plans; and to develop multi-media presentations.

Education

A Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution from any US State.

Have and maintain a current and valid state clinical license that permits the incumbent to function as an independent health practitioner and fully meet and maintain the Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements.

Are current in continuing education credits/units to maintain license.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents . Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential , only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents , one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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