Deployed Resiliency Counselor

Quick Facts

The Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) provides credentialed clinical counseling to support a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier or large deck amphibious/landing helicopter assault ship command. The DRC deploys with the ship and provides office hours when the command is at homeport.

Description

The DRC delivers short-term, focused counseling for life situations and provides education and training in a shipboard environment both in port and at sea. The role blends clinical counseling, advocacy, consultation, consultation-led training, crisis/risk response, and required documentation in Navy systems. In addition, the DRC coordinates sexual assault response and training while deployed.

Responsibilities

Counseling, advocacy, consultation, and training (75%)

• Provide stress and anger management; life skills; effective communication; parenting education; and adaptation support for military life
• Deliver prevention and readiness training (including interpersonal violence prevention workshops and suicide prevention)
• Develop and execute short-term, solution-focused clinical counseling treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling for individuals, couples, families, or groups
• Refer clients whose needs fall outside authorized scope to appropriate behavioral health providers
• Provide critical incident intervention when requested
• Assess and triage risk of harm to self or others and refer to the nearest behavioral health provider
• Receive and assess referrals from military and civilian agencies
• Maintain case records and metrics in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS) per Navy policies
• Perform safety assessment, safety planning, and triage for alleged child or domestic abuse; coordinate Family Advocacy Program involvement as required
• Coordinate treatment with FAP, SAPR, and SAIL program case managers and response coordinators
• Serve as command SAIL case manager in coordination with homeport FFSC
• Develop command-specific trainings/classes
• Serve as liaison to support referrals to FFSC Counseling and other FFR programs
• Provide updates to the ship’s leadership triad regarding command climate, service member needs, and FAP/SAIL program information
• Attend senior leadership meetings and collaborate with key stakeholders on command health and wellness initiatives
• Participate in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives
• May travel to other ports or ships for regional coverage or victim assistance

Sexual assault response coordination/training and consultation (25%)

• Serve as liaison to the homeport SARC while deployed
• Complete SARC training required of the position; homeport SARC performs overall case management and DSAID case entry
• Transfer cases expeditiously while maintaining victim confidentiality
• Provide immediate response and coordination for sexual assault allegations (restricted/unrestricted reporting), including victim advocate assignment, medical care offering, and required notifications
• Provide sexual assault awareness and prevention training when requested
• Communicate regularly with the Commanding Officer about SAPR implementation and assist with annual SAPR training requirements
• Provide SAPR training, including training for SAPR Victim Advocates while deployed as requested by command
• May serve as behavioral health representative for the SAPR Case Management Group (CMG)
• Be trained in all SAPR program positions

Additional Information

• Deploy at sea on U.S. Navy ships; deployment lengths range from a few days to over 10 months
• Deployment differential of 40% of salary while deployed; additional compensatory time-off may be approved based on deployment length
• 24-hour on-call coverage while deployed for crisis intervention situations
• Mission essential role; may require travel/deployment or homeport services during crises and disasters
• Shared stateroom in officer berthing; meals obtained through the Officers’ Mess

Requirements

• State or U.S. territory licensure/certification authorizing independent clinical practice (LPC, LMFT, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology)
• Master’s degree from an accredited program in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in Psychology
• At least 2 years (2000+) full-time post-masters supervised clinical experience
• At least 2 years full-time post-license clinical experience
• 2 years of experience working in child abuse and domestic abuse (OSD FAP standards)
• Successful completion of a formal background check and ongoing security suitability
• Complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed)
• Complete DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification within 6 months of hire
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Maintain a U.S. No-Fee Passport during employment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and accurately enter data for management reporting

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held.