Interdisciplinary (Non-Medical Clinical Counselor)

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

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. Initiate develop and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families such as marital groups and child and adolescent groups. Services may be delivered on-site in local DoDEA schools to students who meet eligibility requirements.

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. 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. Coordinate or deliver FAP training and facilitate education services 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. Conduct 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. As directed or required 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 the FAP reports and cases.

Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth. 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 for exhibiting children youth and their families including psychoeducational support assessment and clinical intervention. Serve as the designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements. 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. Coordinate with military offices community services and specialized community clinical providers on providing accessible and tailored services to meet the unique needs (e.g. cultural development) of children and families including trauma-informed evidence-based and developmentally appropriate assessments and clinical response plans for exhibiting children or youth.

Community Liaison duties comprise. 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. Educate and consult with military and civilian agencies on Navy FAP risk assessment FAP treatment IDC/CCSM processes and the High Risk for Violence Coordinated Community Response Team. Collaborate with the Supervisor on developing case management protocols program delivery criteria and identifying gaps in existing services providing ideas and feedback for improving processes.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

• Must meet FAP personnel clinical staff requirements in Title 32 CFR Part 61 Subpart B PS28 and Tier II in current SECNAVINST 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 clients 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 drivers license.
• This employee may work in DoDEA school buildings 2-3 days per week.

In order to qualify for this position 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. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( Applicants qualifying based on education time in grade credentials certification training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma) personnel action or SFS0 credentials statement of service certification training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

The incumbent must meet FAP personnel - clinical staff qualifications listed in the Title 32 CFR Part 61 Subpart B PS28; and the Tier II qualification requirements described in the current SECNAVINST Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program. Must possess:

A Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree; OR

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 -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.

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