Clinical Counselor (Non-Medical)

Quick Facts

• Role: Non-medical Clinical Counselor (Clinical Counselor)

• Focus areas: family dynamics, couples/parent-child interaction, adjustment to military life, psycho-educational training; Family Advocacy Program case management and interventions related to child and domestic abuse

Description

Serve as a Non-medical Clinical Counselor providing short-term, solution-focused counseling and evidence-based group interventions for individuals, couples, families, and groups. You will also perform Family Advocacy Program case management, including triage, mandated reporting protocol education, risk and lethality assessments, safety and treatment planning, referrals, and crisis intervention. Additional responsibilities include problematic sexual behavior in children and youth support and community liaison activities to strengthen prevention and response.

Responsibilities

Non-medical Clinical Counseling (NMC) (40%)

• Assess referrals and provide direct, short-term solution-focused non-medical clinical counseling
• Use psychotherapeutic services such as cognitive therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, and expressive therapies
• Refer clients outside authorized scope to appropriate behavioral health providers
• Initiate and facilitate family-focused group treatment programs; provide critical incident intervention when requested
• Conduct quarterly on-site/regional QA reviews and document services in the FFSP management information system

Installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) (40%)

• Provide initial and ongoing case management; triage clients and educate on mandated and required reporting protocols of child and domestic abuse
• Conduct risk and lethality assessments; develop safety and treatment plans; tailor goals to service/family needs
• Follow up on child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse allegations involving military members and their families
• Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for family maltreatment and deliver immediate crisis intervention when needed
• Initiate and facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs for families involved in or at risk for family violence
• Manage assigned cases and consult with the FAP Supervisor on highly complex or unique cases
• Coordinate with the FAP Victim Advocate as needed
• Notify the Family Advocacy Representative when treatment circumstances meet criteria for the High Risk for Violence-Coordinated Community Response Team
• Comply with regional/local SOPs, counseling guidance, and FFSP certification standards; participate in QA and risk management
• Coordinate and deliver FAP training and education to inform communities about family violence issues, program requirements, and available services
• May serve as primary/alternate FAR, acting as SME advisor/consultant, presenting cases, and chairing CCSM

Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY) (10%)

• Receive PSB-CY reports, take required actions, and coordinate clinical services access with FAP or community providers
• Provide or coordinate specialized assessments and evaluations when recommended
• Coordinate with healthcare providers on safety and supervision planning
• Serve as designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY support and at-risk/safety planning
• Promote public awareness, prevention, early identification, and appropriate resource/referral information through training and community activities

Community Liaison Duties (10%)

• Liaise with cities, counties, states, federal, non-government agencies, and military commands to enhance prevention and response
• Represent the Navy at community liaison meetings; educate on domestic violence risk/protective factors and collaborate on coordinated services
• Engage in community domestic violence prevention and awareness activities to strengthen relationships with other agencies

Requirements

• Pass E-Verify employment verification
• Meet federal suitability requirements; successfully complete a background investigation and obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance (T3)
• Meet FAP personnel clinical staff qualifications per 32 CFR Part 61, Subpart B (PS 28) and Tier II qualification requirements per SECNAVINST 1754.8
• Obtain and maintain eligibility determination for Secret security clearance for the duration of employment
• Regular contact with children under 18 with favorable suitability determination and periodic re-verification of multiple agency records
• Travel/TDY up to ~20% for training, FFSP certification visits, or services aboard ships
• Flexible hours as needed (including evenings/weekends)
• Routine on-site access to government facilities; situational telework only
• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• Master’s degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field from an accredited US institution
• Maintain a current and valid state clinical license for independent practice and SECNAVINST 1754.8 Tier II/Tier III requirements
• Maintain continuing education credits/units to keep the license active

Benefits

• Drug-Free Federal Workplace requirement: illegal drug use is prohibited and may result in penalties up to removal
• Some candidates may be required to complete a probationary period
• Direct deposit/electronic fund transfer participation may be required within the first 30 days