The Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) serves as a credentialed clinical counselor, assigned to support a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVN) or Large Deck Amphibious Assault Ship/ Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHD/LHA) Command, deploying with the ship that they are assigned to, and providing support services to deployed forces aboard the ship while afloat and at homeport.

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional short-term, solution-focused individual and group counseling for commonly occurring life situations and education on resiliency/wellness topics in a shipboard environment, throughout a ship's lifecycle (pier-side, shipyard maintenance, "work-ups" and deployments). The incumbent will also serve as a liaison to the homeport Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), providing immediate sexual assault response and coordination to allegations of sexual assault.The success of this position is based on the incumbent's ability to successfully embed within the command and operate within a shipboard environment. The DRC manages a schedule which includes clinical counseling, case management, engaging and interacting with various ship departments, clinical documentation, and self-care while at-sea. The DRC assesses and triages clients presenting with a risk of harm to self or others, with appropriate escort to a higher level of care. The DRC provides Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) case management including: assessment, safety planning, care coordination and documentation for active duty personnel with suicide related behavior. The DRC engages and interacts with Ship's Command and leadership in a high pace environment to identify and address mental health and coping trends. The DRC actively engages crew members in various resiliency programs to ensure highest level of crew readiness for complex missions at sea. The DRC participates in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives, aiding and providing insight into active duty wellness programs. The DRC serves as a liaison to the homeport Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and provides safety assessment, safety planning, triage, and treatment for allegations of alleged child or domestic abuse.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check to include Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Due to the unique nature of the position, selectee will be required to complete a physical examination upon entry to duty and annually thereafter and be determined to be physical fit for shipboard duty at all times.
• The incumbent will be required to deploy at sea on board US Navy ships. Deployment lengths will vary from a few days to over 10 months at a time. The incumbent will receive a deployment differential of 40% of her/his salary while deployed.
• The work schedule while deployed will vary depending on requirements. The incumbent will be on call 24 hours a day while deployed for crisis intervention situations.
• At sea the incumbent shares an officer stateroom; meals on board are offered in the Officer’s mess and meals are billed monthly at a discounted rate.
• You are required to upload a copy of your active independent license with license number

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. The incumbent shall be Tier III qualified as outlined in Navy FFSP Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging requirements. These include: (1) Current, valid, unrestricted state licensure or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner. (Must provide a copy of active independent licensure with license number) (2) When the state licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination. (3) Must have engaged in 2 years (which includes at least 2000 hours) full-time, postmasters supervised clinical experience. (4) Have two years, full-time post-license clinical experience.

Education

**Must provide a copy of your College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**

Possess one of the following degrees:

Master's degree in one of the following clinical fields: Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy (the program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), or equivalent accredited degree;

OR

PhD in a field listed above (approved by the American Psychological Association (APA)).

Note: Your degree must be from an accredited college recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

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