Description:
The purpose of the position is to provide FAP clinical case management, treatment, and community liaison to commands, active-duty members and their families on child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse, other types of family violence, family dynamics and strengths, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and provide liaison/consultation services to supervisors and department heads concerning DoD/Navy FAP prevention and intervention.Requirements:
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. Professional knowledge of and skill in applying various counseling approaches and knowledge of group dynamics to work difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who engage in at-risk behavior.
Professional knowledge of family violence dynamics and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning.
Knowledge of military lifestyle, demands and stressors to support families with meeting the obligations and challenges of Navy life.
Broad professional knowledge of treatment methods for abusers to assess abusive behavior, and develop an appropriate treatment method.
Broad knowledge of clinical and non-clinical support services for victims to provide support to victims or refer them to appropriate agency or organization for their recovery and safety.
Professional knowledge of patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency within families to accurately address a wide variety of behaviors and provide or coordinate the appropriate
treatment plan for addressing clients specific needs.
Professional knowledge of principles and practices of human behavior, research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to collaborate on developing evidence based group treatment curricula.
Expert knowledge of and skill in applying professional verbal communication methods and techniques to present sensitive and potentially controversial information to various groups, effectively interview alleged offenders and victims, collaborate with other agencies and facilities,
present professional training; and communicate with multiple personnel at various echelons.
Professional skill in effectively managing and supporting multiple clients, including documentation, reporting, and collaboration.
Expert knowledge of and skill in professional written communication methods and techniques and knowledge of and skill in using various web-based applications and software programs to develop case management/treatment case documentation, correspondence, reports and training
plans; and to develop multi-media presentations.
Apr 4, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov