Serve as a Non-medical Clinical Counselor within the Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is to provide nonmedical 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.
Provides short term, solution focused psychological counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups of people in crisis. Assesses individual/family needs; explores basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms. Receives and assesses referrals made by military and civilian agencies. Coordinates legal, medical and social services including commands, to assist in treatment and referral.
Initiates, develops, and facilitates group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups, and child/adolescent groups. Demonstrates effective independent clinical assessment skills by identifying crisis situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.
Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region Quality Assurance (QA) personnel or Supervisor when the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases. Maintains case records, treatment plans, and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations and updates Management Information System data collection programs as required.
Responsible for compliance with Regional and or Local Standard Operating Procedures, FFSC quality standards and CAP-related Desk Guides. Participates in the CAP Quality Assurance Program and peer review process as directed. Performs Family Advocacy Case Management duties, which include receiving initial reports of suspected child and domestic abuse from military and civilian representatives and taking all steps required under the F AP.
Provides safety planning, case management, treatment, and education services related to child abuse and domestic abuse. Serves as designated case manager and primary point of contact for domestic and child abuse, SAIL and PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions are in compliance with DOD and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements. Provides timely completion of all required assessments and documentation.
Uses information to present initial and follow-up case reviews at multidisciplinary team MDT) meetings ( e.g. medical, legal, law enforcement, and pertinent community departments and agencies) Presents complete and concise case presentations to the Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM) documenting results and implementing recommendations according to guidelines.
Demonstrates effective independent clinical assessment skills by identifying crisis situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.
Provides ongoing case management services to assess service and family member needs, confirms follow-through with treatment recommendations, and provides additional resources and referrals as warranted by the case status. Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region QA personnel or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases.
Develops and provides group and individual treatment targeting victims and offenders of family violence as well as targeting those at risk for violence. Prepares and maintains program documentation, records and reports. Provides timely and accurate completion of the DD Form 2486 in accordance with reporting preferences of all victims of domestic violence.
Ensures mandated reporting of child and domestic abuse is completed in accordance with DOD, federal, and state laws governing mandated reporting of family violence. Maintains clinical case record, treatment plans and required statistical data as per guidance.
Maintains ongoing contact with the Counseling and Advocacy Program Supervisor (CAPS), Family Advocacy Representative (FAR), or Region QA personnel for all child sexual abuse cases involving alleged active duty offenders or victim dependents. As directed or required, incumbent facilitates F AP training and education services toensure that active duty military and their families are aware of the problems of domestic violence and the services available to them.
Conducts briefs, workshops, and training related to family violence for clinical staff, IDC members, and Command Family Advocacy Representatives where appropriate.
Successful candidates for this position shall meet qualifications as outlined below: State/U.S. Territory licensure or State/U.S. Territory certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner. Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology. When the State/U.S.
Territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination. Possess at least a master's or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree.
Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 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. Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
Have engaged in 2 years full-time, post-Masters supervised clinical experience. 2 years of specialized experience in domestic abuse and child abuse counseling or treatment.
usn.naples.cnr-eurafcentnpl-it.mbx.n9-naf-human-resources@us.navy.mil · 081-568-2838
This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $76463 – $99404/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-12.
This position is open under the 'Overseas' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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