FFSP Clinical Counselor

Summary The purpose of the position is to provide FAP clinical case management, treatment, and community liaison to commands, active-duty members and their families on child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse, other types of family violence, family dynamics and strengths, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and provide liaison/consultation services to supervisors and department heads concerning DoD/Navy FAP prevention and intervention. Responsibilities I. FAP Clinical Case Management Serve as the FAP clinical subject matter expert on domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect. Consult with installation leadership, medical professionals, and service/family members regarding clinical needs assessments, determining clinical intervention, and utilizing treatment strategies. Follow all processes, per Regional and local Standard Operating Procedures, Counseling Desk Guidance, and FFSP Certification Standards, and FAP Case Record documentation. Conduct initial and on-going FAP clinical assessments with and provide intervention services for active-duty members and their families, including clients who are at risk for domestic violence and child abuse. Triage, coordinate safety and treatment planning, and establish individualized treatment goals tailored to the needs of service/family members. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, incident assessments to identify high-risk situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, the danger-increased risk of additional family violence. Conduct clinical interviews to assess individuals determine the facts concerning the client's problems and to assess the needs of the client. Provide initial and ongoing case management services to include identifying the situation; comply with and educate on mandated reporting protocols of child and domestic ; conducting risk and lethality assessments, coordinate safety planning, planning clients' treatment; provide referrals, and follow-up on child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse allegations. Provide clinical treatment for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on family maltreatment. Facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs, such as domestic abuse offender's group, parenting group, and victim support group. Coordinate with the assigned FAP Victim Advocate to ensure victims' needs and concerns are addressed. Present complete and concise initial and follow-up case information at Clinical Case Staff Meetings (CCSM); provide information on cases, current safety risks, safety planning, and progress of intervention of the abuser and victim; document results and implement recommendations. Provide referrals and coordinate with other providers, as recommended by the CCSM. Notify the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) for high-risk situations. Coordinate with the FAR to organize all information received from the alleged abuser, alleged victim, law enforcement, command, other collaterals, and incorporate into a concise and understandable presentation for the Incident Determination Committee (IDC). Participate inequality assurance and risk management activities. Per guidance, maintain FAP clinical case records, treatment plans, and required statistical data. Deliver FAP training, and facilitate education services and ongoing communication to inform active-duty military, their families, and community members regarding the problems of family violence, FAP requirements, and the services available to them. Provide after-hour on-call services, as directed, for emergent family advocacy situations, including consulting with command/security, evaluating needs, crisis intervention and stabilization, safety planning, information and referral, and victim advocacy. II. Community Liaison Liaison with cities, counties, states, federal and non-government agencies, military agencies, and commands to enhance FAP prevention and response affecting the military community. Represent the Navy at community liaison meetings, educating on domestic violence collaborating on coordinating services for military members and their families, and engaging in community domestic violence prevention and awareness activities. Educate and provide consultation to military and civilian agencies about Navy FAP, risk assessment, FAP treatment, and IDC/CCSM processes. Use forms and automated systems to maintain complete and timely records and workload statistics per guidelines. III. Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Receive reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY) from military and civilian representatives and take appropriate action. Provide or coordinate clinical services providers for children, youth, and their families, including psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention. Coordinate with healthcare providers on safety and supervision planning for children and families affected by problematic sexual behaviors. Serve as the designated case manager and primary point of contact for PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions comply policy, instructions, and civilian reporting requirements. Support children and families affected by PSB-CY by providing at-risk and safety planning information to the coordinated community response (CCR). Present initial and follow-up case reviews at the PSB-CY MDT and Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM). Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution from any US State. Have and maintain a current and valid state clinical license that permits the incumbent to function as an independent health practitioner and fully meet and maintain the Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. Are current in continuing education credits/units to maintain license. Professional knowledge of and skill in applying various counseling approaches and knowledge of group dynamics to work difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who engage in at-risk behavior. Professional knowledge of family violence dynamics and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning. Knowledge of military lifestyle demands and stressors to support families with meeting the obligations and challenges of Navy life. Broad professional knowledge of treatment methods for abusers to assess abusive behavior and develop an appropriate treatment method. Broad knowledge of clinical and non-clinical support services for victims to provide support to victims or refer them to appropriate agency or organization for their recovery and safety. Professional knowledge of patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency within families to accurately address a wide variety of behaviors and provide or coordinate the appropriate treatment plan for addressing clients specific needs. Professional knowledge of principles and practices of human behavior, research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to collaborate on developing evidence based group treatment curricula. Expert knowledge of and skill in applying professional verbal communication methods and techniques to present sensitive and potentially controversial information to various groups, effectively interview alleged offenders and victims, collaborate with other agencies and facilities, present professional training; and communicate with multiple personnel at various echelons. Professional skill in effectively managing and supporting multiple clients, including documentation, reporting, and collaboration. Expert knowledge of and skill in professional written communication methods and techniques and knowledge of and skill in using various web-based applications and software programs to develop case management/treatment case documentation, correspondence, reports and training plans; and to develop multi-media presentations. Education A Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution from any US State. Have and maintain a current and valid state clinical license that permits the incumbent to function as an independent health practitioner and fully meet and maintain the Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. Are current in continuing education credits/units to maintain license. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The 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 Service. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.