CLINICAL COUNSELOR/PSYCHOLOGIST/SOCIAL WORKER

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Employing various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups; 2) Using various verbal communication methods and techniques to effectively work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds to present information, discuss cases, deliver presentations, and develop and maintain professional relationships with other treatment professionals; 3) Demonstrating skill in the use of various written communication methods and techniques and using a management information system software and other applicable web-based programs to effectively document case management and treatment plans, counseling requirements and services, and to facilitate the completion of work assignments; 4) Coordinating CAP services, including intake, work load distribution, assessments, case management, liaison, outreach/marketing, education, and partnerships; 5) Maintaining FAP clinical case records, treatment plans and required statistical data, in order to monitor and collaborate with the FAP Supervisor or FAR on all child sexual abuse cases involving alleged active-duty offenders or family member victims; and 6) Utilizing and applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders and personal and social problems to reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/psychology-series-0180/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-work-series-0185/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will provide health care services for Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) and Family Advocacy Program (FAP).
• You will assess and triage clients who present risk to harm self or others and refer to the appropriate and nearest behavioral health provider.
• You will initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups and child and adolescent groups.
• You will assist the Navy Clinical Supervisor with developing Non-medical Clinical Counseling (NMC) case management protocols, program delivery criteria, and identifying gaps in existing services.
• You will receive and assess referrals made by military and civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing situational stressors, including deployment, grief, relocation, separation, and others.
• You will develop and execute short-term, solution focused NMC counseling treatment plans for those individuals who request such services and who present with commonly occurring life circumstance issues or adjustment disorders.
• You will ensure compliance with maintenance, security and safety of records, reports, files and information relating to CAP components and ensures applicable assets and interests are protected.
• You will assist the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Site Director in the management, control, development, coordination and execution of assigned programs.