Non-Medical Clinical Counselor

Summary

*Signing/Relocation bonus negotiable*
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct services in the form of non-medical clinical counseling to individuals couples families and groups on matters pertaining to family dynamics couples communication adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances adjustment to military life and psycho-educational training programs. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island N91 .

Duties

Below are the highlighted duties/responsibilities. Full position description will be discussed with qualified candidates.
Non-medical Clinical Counseling (NMC) (40%)

• 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.
• 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 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) 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.
• 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) (40%)

• 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.

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.

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 etc...

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• The incumbent must meet the qualification requirements for Tier II clinical providers 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 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 Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 10% 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 clients needs to have after hour care.
• 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 drivers license.

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 (DSM) 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 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 multi-media presentations.
• In order to meet the qualification requirements for Tier II clinical providers described in SECNAVINST 1754.8 you must have licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Social Work Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• 4 years specialized experience in providing non medical clinical counseling to individuals couples families and/or groups on family dynamics parent-child interactions couples communication adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances adjustment to military life and/or psycho-educational training

Education

• Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree
• Masters degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree
• Masters degree in social work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education 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.
• In addition to the educational requirements selectees must have 4 years specialized experience in providing nonmedical clinical counseling to individuals couples families and/or groups on family dynamics parent-child interactions couples communication adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances adjustment to military life and/or psycho-educational training AND licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Social Work Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.

Additional information

Work is primarily sedentary; however the incumbent may be required to carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds including files books reference materials audio-visual equipment etc.

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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectees eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

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.