Interdisciplinary (Non-Medical Clinical Counselor)

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 programs. Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: The incumbent shall be Tier II qualified as outlined in Navy FFSP Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging requirements. These include: Current, valid, unrestricted state licensure or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner. When the state licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination. Possess at least a masters 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 position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. Knowledge, 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 manner. Ability 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 Manual. Knowledge 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 planning. Knowledge of family violence treatment principles for victims and offenders. Knowledge 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 assessments, treatment plans, and IDC reports; to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations. Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media presentations and to facilitate work assignments. A masters 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. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at and