About this role
Job SummaryThe 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, both in port and at sea. 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.
QualificationsMust be Tier III qualified in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. This includes: Possession of 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, or Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Possession of a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree. Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree. Counseling and Related Education Program (CACREP) or an equivalent degree. Psychology from a doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent degree. The following documents are required and must be submitted with application: Transcripts (Must contain university logo, can be a copy) State Licensure or Certification
Major DutiesIn order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Counseling, advocacy, consultation, and training Provides stress and anger management; life skills; effective communication; parenting education; successful adaptation to military life; child abuse or domestic abuse identification/prevention; prevention of interpersonal violence workshops; suicide prevention; and a wide range of other training and group sessions geared toward enhancing readiness, prevention, and resiliency. Develops and executes short-term, solution-focused clinical counseling treatment plans for individuals who request such services and who present commonly occurring life circumstance issues. Provides individual and group counseling services, to individuals, couples, families, or groups. Refers clients who present with issues falling outside the authorized scope of care within Fleet and Family Support Programs to military or civilian behavioral health providers. Provides critical incident intervention, as needed. Assesses and triages clients presenting with a risk of harm to self or others, with appropriate referral to the nearest behavioral health provider. Receives and assesses referrals made by military and civilian agencies. Maintains case records and metrics in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations, complying with FFSC clinical quality standards and Counseling and Advocacy Program Desk Guides. Provides safety assessment, safety planning, and triage of allegations of alleged child or domestic abuse, typically referring allegations requiring Family Advocacy Program (FAP) involvement to the homeport FFSC, once immediate safety concerns have been addressed. There may be situations where the DRC provides FAP case management services on shore rotation. Provides individual or group treatment in coordination with FAP, SAPR, and Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) program case managers and response coordinators. Serves as the command's SAIL case manager in coordination with the homeport FFSC. Develops unique trainings/classes based on the needs of the command. Serves as command liaison, supporting referrals to FFSC Counseling and other FFR Programs. Communicates directly with the ship's leadership triad regarding command climate, individual service members, and provides updates regarding FAP and SAIL programs. Attends senior leadership meetings. Engages in collaboration with various command stakeholders (e.g., department head, work center supervisor, legal and medical personnel, safety officer, chaplains, etc.) to provide consultation regarding overall command health and wellness initiatives, and to support interventions with individual service members. Participates in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives, aiding and providing insight into active duty wellness programs. May be required to travel other ports, ships, or FFSCs within the local commuting area to provide coverage for FAP, SAIL, and nonmedical counseling cases while on shore rotation. Sexual assault response coordination/training Serves as a liaison to the homeport SARC while deployed. Receives all training required of a SARC; however, the homeport SARC shall have the responsibility for overall case management and case entry into the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID). Ensures cases are transferred to the homeport SARC expeditiously and that victim confidentiality is maintained. Provides an immediate response and coordination for allegations of sexual assault, which includes receiving the restricted or unrestricted report, assuring the victim is assigned a SAPR Victim Advocate and is offered medical care, and completing required notifications. Provides sexual assault awareness and prevention training when deployed, as requested. Communicates directly with the ship's Commanding Officer to provide regular update regarding SAPR implementation and assist with meeting annual SAPR training requirements. Provides SAPR training, including training for SAPR Victim Advocates while deployed as requested by Command. May serve as the behavioral health representative for the sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG). Required to be trained in all positions within the SAPR program.