Generalist Counselor/Advocate

Vacancy Announcement Number:                      EC-17-04

 

Job Title, PPlan, Series, & Grade:                      Generalist Counselor/ Advocate, NF-0101-04

 

Location:                                                          NAF El Centro, Ca

 

Status:                                                             Regular Full Time

 

Salary Range:                                                   $58,000-$72,000 Annually

 

Opening Date:                                                  09 March 2018

 

Closing Date:                                                    Open Continuous - Open Until Filled; Cut Off Date: 21 March 2018

 

Area of Consideration:                                      All Sources - Relocation Expenses Negotiable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is that of a fully credentialed clinical counselor/advocate located within the Counseling and Advocacy Program (CAP) at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Navy Region Southwest (NRSW).  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.  Clinical counseling includes the psychosocial assessment of individuals, development of treatment plans, treatment delivery, and appropriate referral.  Case management services include the identification, reporting, risk assessment, safety planning, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, treatment, referral, and follow-up of child and spouse abuse allegations for active duty military members and their families.  The position requires knowledge of intensive psychosocial services and a wide range of skills (casework, group work, individual and family therapy).  Cases may involve multiple difficult and complex family problems including dual diagnoses, violence and impulsivity, and a variety of other mental health problems. This position will conduct life skills workshops and classes to include; but not limited to anger & stress management, couples communication, parenting skills, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Must have a master’s degree in one of the following clinical fields; Marriage and Family therapy, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited program

  • Engaged in two years (which includes at least 2000 hours) full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience

  • State licensure or state certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner, as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist. When the state licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on the examination

  • Minimum of two years’ experience working in the field of family violence (i.e., child abuse and/or domestic violence) preferred.

  • Prefer significant direct non-supervisory work experience, during the previous two years of employment

  • Occasional travel outside the local commuting area is sometimes required.Incumbent may be required to travel for up to two weeks for the purpose of attending or giving trainings.

  • 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

  • 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 suicidal and homicidal and substance abuse

  • Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management memos, correspondence, and reports; to document psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and IDCreports; to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations

  •    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

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.

    Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.

    HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a NAF employment application to the NAF Human Resources Office, Building 3210, Anchors Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base, San Diego, 2375 Recreation Way, San Diego, California 92136-5518 or fax to (619) 556-9537. Applications may also be submitted via email to NAFSWJOBS@NAVY.MIL. Submitted applications will be retained for 90 days. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/sandiego/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. As a condition of employment participation in direct deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer upon employment is required.

Dept. of the Navy NAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Navy Region Southwest is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Sailors and their family members have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce.