INTERDISCIPLINARY PSYCHOLOGIST (FFSP/FAP)/SOCIAL WORKER (FFSP/FAP)/CLINICAL COUNSELOR (FFSP/FAP)

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Employing various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups; 2) Using various verbal communication methods and techniques to effectively work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds to present information, discuss cases, deliver presentations, and develop and maintain professional relationships with other treatment professionals; 3) Demonstrating skill in the use of various written communication methods and techniques and using a management information system software and other applicable web-based programs to effectively document case management and treatment plans, counseling requirements and services, and to facilitate the completion of work assignments; 4) Coordinating CAP services, including intake, work load distribution, assessments, case management, liaison, outreach/marketing, education, and partnerships; 5) Maintaining FAP clinical case records, treatment plans and required statistical data, in order to monitor and collaborate with the FAP Supervisor or FAR on all child sexual abuse cases involving alleged active-duty offenders or family member victims; and 6) Utilizing and applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders and personal and social problems to reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutions. NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/psychology-series-0180/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-work-series-0185/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.