This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/530464100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is that of a fully credentialed Tier II or Tier III Clinical Counselor. Clinical counseling includes the psychosocial assessment of individuals, development of treatment plans, treatment delivery, and appropriate referral.
Learn more about this agency04/12/2019 to 04/19/2019
$81,548 - $86,984 per year
NF 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional travel outside the local commuting area is sometimes required.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Regular Full Time 35-40 hrs/wk; benefits
Competitive
04
No
No
19-FFSC-001A
530464100
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 command interventions, to assist in treatment and referral.
Initiates, develops, and facilitates group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital, child, adolescent, and offender groups.
Conducts effective independent clinical assessments, to include a Mental Status Examination to identify any signs of mental disorders, including danger to self and others, and ongoing physical or sexual abuse of family members, and any potential for family violence, and provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.
Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the on-site Counseling and Advocacy Supervisor (CAS), or the Regional CAP Coordinator (RCAP) where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases.
Maintains clinical case records, including treatment plans, and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations, and updates Management Information System data collection programs as required.Maintains security of electronic and paper records in accordance with Navy Privacy and Freedom of Information Act and Navy guidelines.
Complies with Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Quality Assurance and Certification Standards, FFSC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Counseling Desk Guides.
Complies with and updates Management Information System data collection programs as required.
Communicates with Commands, and various military Departments, as required, to facilitate case management/progress.
Conducts interviews, performs Family Advocacy Case Management duties, which includes receiving initial reports of suspected child and spouse/intimate partner abuse from military and civilian representatives and taking all steps required under the FAP.
Provides safety planning, case management, treatment, and education services related to child abuse and spouse/intimate partner abuse.
Conducts effective independent clinical assessments, to include a Mental Status Examination to identify any signs of mental disorders, including danger to self and others, and ongoing physical or sexual abuse of family members, and any potential for family violence, and provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.
Provides ongoing case management services to assess service member and family member needs, confirms follow-through with treatment recommendations, and provides additional resources and referrals as warranted by the case status.
Serves as liaison, and maintains a working relationship with necessary and appropriate city, county, state, federal, and non-government agencies as well as military commands to further a comprehensive education/prevention program with regard to clinical counseling/FAP services affecting military personnel.
Participates in community liaison meetings to establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies serving the target population.Provides meeting minutes for supervisory review, and makes recommendations to supervisor for further collaborations that will reduce duplication of service and expand the range of programs for the population served.
Educates and provides case specific consultation to military and civilian agencies about counseling services, FAP, risk and lethality assessment, clinical issues, treatment, and IDC processes.
Understanding of, and ability to apply diagnostic, intervention, and treatment strategies, (DoDM 6400.01-V4, March 2, 2015 applies) including: cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psycho-educational programs, attachment-based intervention, family systems, and brief solution-focused treatment techniques; and is able to explain the strategy selected.
Ability to recognize, identify and assess mental disorders per the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Knowledge of family violence evidence-based treatment principles for victims and offenders.
Ability to effectively interview, and clinically respond to the needs of children who witness violence.
Knowledge in the areas of family systems particularly as it relates to patterns of abusive behavior and abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency.
Ability to recognize and define personal and social problems, to independently reach accurate conclusions, and to provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to effectively interview, and clinically respond to the needs of clients including assessing suicidal and homicidal and substance abuse.
Knowledge of group dynamics, and ability to facilitate treatment groups.
Knowledge of the military lifestyle that furnished the employee with an understanding of the specific demands of military lifestyles, such as frequent separations, and high stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families.
Ability to present sensitive, at times controversial information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner, and follow military protocol.
Ability to adjust to meet the ever changing needs of the active duty military community.
Ability to communicate orally to interview alleged offenders and victims; to maintain cooperative and professional relationships with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical treatment facilities, and senior personnel from commands of offenders and victims; function as a member of interdisciplinary committees and participate in case discussions regarding assessment; make presentations; and to exercise strong facilitation skills for individual and group counseling.
Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management memos, correspondence, and reports; to document psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and IDC reports; to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations.
Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media presentations and to facilitate work assignments.
This is a non-critical sensitive position; a secret security clearance is required.
A master’s or doctoral-level Social Work degree from an accredited university.
The highest license in a State or clinical license in good standing in a State that authorizes independent clinical practice. When the state licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination.
Have engaged in 2 years (which includes at least 2000 hours) full-time, postmasters supervised clinical experience.
One (1) year of experience in domestic abuse and child abuse counseling or treatment.
Due to Command policy on employee parking, employment does not guarantee a parking space on the installation. Metro is highly encouraged.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE:
Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. To request spousal preference, please state so on resume and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
Applicants wishing to use veteran’s preference must state on their resume and submit a copy of their DD-214. These documents may be uploaded to www.usajobs.gov with resume and OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment).
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/default.htm.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks. We are an E-Verify participant. As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application.
APPLICATION FORMS - A complete packet of the following forms must be submitted for each position applying for:
•Resume (Please be sure your resume includes your email address, phone number, name of employer(s), job title(s), dates employed, description of job duties or responsibilities in each position, and any additional information relevant to your work/volunteer/education/internship experiences.)
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.
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
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In person (Must have base access):
NAF Human Resources Office
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
BLDG 153 RM 145
Bethesda, MD 20889
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By Email to: dha.bethesda.wrnmmc.mbx.ndw-naf-hr@mail.mil Note: If submitting by application/resume by email you must put the announcement number in the subject line.
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By US Postal Service to: NAF Human Resources Office
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
BLDG 153 RM 145
Bethesda, MD 20889
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
•Complete Resume.
•Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Before submitting your resume and supporting documents, please review this checklist:
•Resume
•Proof of Education-Applicants who fail to provide completed proof of education with their resume will be disqualified from further consideration.
•Questionnaire
•Military Spousal Preference form (if applicable)
•If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a clear, legible copy of your DD 214.
•Any other supporting documentation
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted directly. Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not be notified in the event of non-selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/530464100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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