Description:
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.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.
- 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.
Aug 1, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov