Child Counselor
Company
Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location
San Diego, California San Diego, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of the position 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 lifestyles, Family Advocacy Program (FAP) case management, treatment services and psycho-educational training programs.
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Conditions of Employment
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3).
- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.
- Must be current in continuing education credits/units.
- Applicant must be state licensed for at least two (2) years.
- May be required to serve in an βon callβ duty status outside of normal work hours.
Qualifications
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.
- Knowledge of the specific demands of the military lifestyle, such as frequent separations, and high stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families preferred.
- Ability to present sensitive, at times controversial, information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner.
- Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning.
- Ability to effectively interview, and clinically respond to the needs of clients including assessing suicide, homicide, and substance abuse.
- Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management documentation, safety plans, psycho-social assessments, treatment plans,
- correspondence, and reports.
- Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media presentations and to facilitate work
- assignments.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English with all levels of management, staff, community
- agencies, military personnel, and their families.
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, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic 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.
Date Posted
06/07/2024
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