Interdisciplinary (Non-Medical Clinical Counselor)

Overview

Serve as a Non‑medical 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 role provides non‑medical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups on family dynamics, parent‑child interaction, adjustment to military life, and psycho‑educational programs.

Duties

• Receives and assesses referrals from military and civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing stressors such as deployment, grief, relocation, separation, relationship issues, or other military life challenges.
• Provides direct, short‑term, solution‑focused NMC counseling services using interventions such as cognitive therapy, solution‑focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, and expressive therapies.
• Assesses individual and family needs, exploring basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms.
• Coordinates and manages specialized assessment and intervention services for family maltreatment and provides subject‑matter expertise and consultation on family violence.
• Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with supervisors or quality specialists for highly complex cases.
• Maintains case records, treatment plans, statistics, and utilization rates in accordance with Navy policies and updates the FFSMIS and scheduling programs as required.
• Provides immediate intervention and risk assessment in line with best practices, ensuring referral and follow‑up for any case presenting suicidal or homicidal risk. Provides after‑hours coverage for the FFSP when required.
• Assesses all reports of alleged child and domestic abuse, interviewing alleged offenders, victims, children, and witnesses.
• Develops risk‑focused treatment plans for victims and perpetrators of child and domestic abuse in accordance with Navy certification standards.
• Represents the Navy at community liaison meetings, educating on domestic violence risk factors, coordinating services for military families, and engaging in community domestic violence prevention activities to build relationships with other agencies.
• Provides summaries of liaison meetings for supervisor review and recommends collaborations to reduce duplication of service and expand program reach.
• Educates and consults with military and civilian agencies on scope of practice, engagement of services, available counseling (couples, individual, children/family), clinical issues, and treatment procedures.
• Collaborates with civilian community service boards and organizations on issues unique to the military population.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background checks and the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Access to IT II and/or PII is required; employee must obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance (Tier 3 investigation).
• Must obtain and maintain a state driver’s license; after May 7, 2025 non‑affiliated individuals must present a REAL‑ID compliant license or equivalent.
• Position is subject to Health Practitioner Credential Review and Privileging requirements.
• Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required.
• Must hold a current, valid state clinical license that permits independent practice and satisfies Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements.
• Must be current on continuing education credits or units necessary to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Tier II qualifying status as outlined in Navy FFSP Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging requirements.
• Current, unrestricted state licensure or certification permitting independent clinical practice, with a passing examination if required.
• Minimum master’s degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy (or equivalent), or a doctorate in Psychology approved by the APA (or equivalent).
• At least two years (including 2,000 hours) of full‑time, post‑masters supervised clinical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the CNIC Fleet and Family Support Program and military lifestyle stressors to modify treatment programs for the military community.
• Professional familiarity with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing child and spouse abuse and family violence, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• In‑depth knowledge of family systems, abuse dynamics, substance abuse, human behavior, ADHD, juvenile delinquency, and competence in applying the DSM for assessment and treatment.
• Expertise in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed counseling approaches and clinical treatment principles for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Skill in utilizing psychosocial counseling approaches for triage, referral, and management of complex cases involving at‑risk behavior.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and to develop professional relationships with treatment professionals.
• Experience with FFSP management information systems and related software for documentation, case management, and presentation development.

Education

• A master’s degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a related field from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Foreign education must be comparable to U.S. accredited institutions.
• Substitutions of education for experience are made in accordance with OPM‑approved qualification standards and only accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable.

Additional Information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All federal employees are required to remain drug free; violations may result in penalties up to and including removal from federal service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, and must meet satisfactory employment and reference checks. Employment is contingent upon a successful National Agency Background Check and the maintenance of strict confidentiality and ethical conduct.

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