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Child Counselor (Interdisciplinary) with Security Clearance
Location:
Oak Harbor, WA
Description:
Summary Pending Classification Serve as a Clinical Counselor within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Fleet and Family Readiness Department (N9), Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP)The primary purpose of this position is to provide short-term, non-medical clinical counseling for separation, grief, deployment, relocation, relationship issues, parent-child interactions, interpersonal issues and other challengesFirst review of applicants on 05/09/2024 Duties--- Provide direct non-medical, short term solution focused counseling services to eligible children, parents, families and groups using psychotherapeutic services, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, expressive therapies, etc. * Assess client's needs and the nature and scope of their problem(s) and behavior, explore basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms and symptoms, and analyze information collected to develop a diagnostic impression and treatment plan, and/or provide treatment referrals, as appropriate, to other clinical agencies. * Recognize symptoms in clients with diagnosable disorders falling outside of the authorized scope of practice such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance use disorders, major depression or other symptoms requiring specialized medical/psychiatric intervention and/or longer-term treatment. * Assist individuals and families with finding satisfactory ways of coping with commonly occurring life stresses (e.gcareer change, work-related stress), family dynamics (e.gdivorce, communication problems), parenting, crisis response (e.gphysical, sexual or emotional abuse), or other stressorsIdentify crisis situations (e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, increased risk of interfamilial or extra familial violence) when conducting clinical assessments, and provide immediate crisis intervention, conduct risk assessment, and prepare and/or coordinate safety planning IAW best practices in the mental health community. * Educate military, civilians and families on suicide intervention and at-risk behavior. * Comply with reporting protocols involving high-risk case when reporting risk of suicide, homicide, domestic abuse or child abuse, and high-visibility cases. * Inform military and civilian agencies on scope of practice, how to engage in services, available counseling services (i.e., couples, individual, and children/family), and clinical issues and treatment related to children and adolescence; and train on clinical areas of interest (i.e., sleep hygiene, healthy communication, etc.) upon request and if availability allowsConsult and coordinate with other military and civilian service agencies on specific client cases (i.e., military treatment facility behavioral health, civilian military health providers, CPS, etc.), on an ad-hoc basis. * Collaborate with civilian community service boards and organizations regarding issues unique to military children. * Performs other duties as assignedRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Must provide proof of U.SCitizenship or U.SNational.--- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.--- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification checkAny discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.--- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.--- Must be current in continuing education credits/units.--- May be required to serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hoursQualifications--- Expert knowledge of and skill in employing various counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel children, adolescents and families. * Able to communicate effectively and professionally using a variety of methods and techniques.--- Knowledge of military lifestyle and demands to present sensitive, potentially controversial information to various groups; interview military family members; develop and maintain professional relationships with other treatment professionals; discuss cases, deliver presentations. * In-depth knowledge of family systems related to childhood, adolescence and parenting, and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders, personal and social problems, reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutionsEducation Applicant must have one of the following educational backgrounds (transcripts must be included in application to be considered for this position): * Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree. * Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree. * Master's degree in social work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education 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. In order to meet the qualification requirements for Tier II clinical providers described in SECNAVINST 1754.8, an applicant must have a licensure/certification by a state or U.Sterritory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology(A current license must be uploaded/included with your application to be considered for this position.) In order to meet the qualification requirements for Tier II clinical providers described in SECNAVINST 1754.8, an applicant must have two years full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experienceIn order to meet the basic qualification requirements for this position, an applicant must have at least 4 years' specialized experience in applying various counseling approaches and techniques to counsel children, adolescents, and familiesAdditional information First review of applicants on 05/1092024 Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employmentCommander, Navy Region Northwest Command is a Drug-Free Federal WorkplaceThe use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal ServiceBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveAll resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirementsUsing the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resumeBest qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring managerDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAll qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factorThe DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilitiesBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredRequired Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesThe following documents are required at the time of application:--- R--sum-- * Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable * If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation * If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application * If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214,
Company:
Department Of The Navy
Posted:
March 7 on TopUSAJobs
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