This position is located within Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) and is that of a fully credentialed Clinical Counselor. The primary purpose is to provide direct service in the form of counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples communication, stress reduction, adjustment to military lifestyle, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), case management and more.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possess the following: Possess a current, valid, unrestricted license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy. When the state licensing or certification requirements include a written examination candidate must have achieved a passing score on the examination. Must have engaged in 2 years (includes at least 2000 hours), of full time, post masters supervised clinical experience. Must be Tier III qualified. In addition to the requirements listed in (I) through (4) above, the incumbent must possess two years post licensure, that includes at least 2,000 hours post licensure or 4,000 hours post graduate degree, full time clinical experience in a clinical setting. Knowledge of military life styles that provides the employee with an understanding of the specific demands of military life, such as frequent separations, high stress working environments· and the impact on individuals and families. Knowledge of the dynamics of child and domestic abuse and effective intervention strategies for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning. Knowledge of group dynamics. Knowledge of various counseling approaches such as cognitive-behavioral techniques. Knowledge of effective crisis intervention techniques for individuals who are suicidal. homicidal or have interpersonal violence issues. Ability to recognize and assess mental disorders per the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders. Ability to effectively communicate orally to a variety of agencies and organizations; to maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with law enforcement, medical professionals, and senior personnel from commands; to function as a member of interdisciplinary teams and participate in case discussions regarding assessment and intervention; and, to exercise strong facilitation skills for individual and group therapy. Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare cases for multidisciplinary review; document cases concisely and thoroughly in case records in accordance with Navy guidance; and, to develop lessons plans, briefings, and presentations.

Education

1. Possess a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines or in an allied clinical field:

• Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMTFTE) or an equivalent degree.

• Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree.

• Psychology from a doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent degree.

Contacts

• Address NAVSTA Norfolk - Navy NAF HRO 1200 Fechteler Road Norfolk, VA 23505 US
• Name: CNRMA NAF HRO
• Email: [email protected]