USAJOBS · 2 months ago
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM CLINICAL COUNSELOR (TIER II/III), NF-0101-04
Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$39.40/hr - $39.40/hr
4+ years expMarine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The Family Advocacy Program Clinical Counselor will provide non-medical counseling and clinical case management services to support Marines and their families, focusing on issues related to child and domestic abuse.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide non-medical counseling, screening, assessment, evidence-based and informed interventions, service planning, and clinical case management services. Comprehensive non-medical counseling services consists of individual, couple, family and group sessions
Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals, couples and families and make recommendations for services. Include client in service plan development. Exercise clinical judgment to apply expertise in conducting initial assessments to match the client's needs to the most appropriate resources. Conduct ongoing risk assessment and conduct immediate safety planning. Report any suspected child abuse and/or domestic abuse as required by policy and mandated by law
Facilitate psycho-educational groups, classes, and workshops that focus on both prevention and intervention with child abuse, domestic abuse, and PSB-CY. Topics may include: anger management, relationship skill-building, effective and healthy communication, and understanding and eliminating power and control
Plan, develop, and implement services and initiatives designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. Develop and maintain professional standards of service, community referral resources, and maintain a close network with the clinical staff and other service providers
Complete and maintain appropriate documentation related to: intake paperwork, screening tools, risk assessments, safety plans, clinical counseling notes, individualized service plans, clinical case management, collateral notes, contact details, and other documentation as required by FAP policy
Participate in the confidential Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM), which provides clinical recommendations for supportive services, non-medical counseling for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, or PSB-CY, coordinated case management including risk assessment, ongoing monitoring of child abuse and domestic abuse victims' safety, clinical intervention, and appropriate service delivery for alleged abusers who are eligible for services at the military treatment facility
Prepare and participate in the administrative process of the Incident Determination Committee (IDC). Communicate the IDC incident status determination to commanders and others who have a "need to know" status
Provide direct services to include screening, assessment, non-medical counseling, safety planning, and referrals with children exhibiting and those impacted by PSB-CY as well as to the family members
Participate in and provide input to the PSB-CY multi-disciplinary team and attend monthly case review meetings
Maintain case records and track statistical data in accordance with Limits of Confidentiality, Privacy Act, and higher headquarters policy
This position may require a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary)
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Master's or Doctoral-level degree from a college or university with a program nationally accredited in: social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or other appropriate human service and/or mental health professional degree
Highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorizes independent clinical practice that is current, valid, unrestricted and in good standing in at least one of the following: clinical social work, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meet the DoD requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application
Tier II must have engaged in 2 years, that includes at least 2,000 hours, full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience
Tier III must have engaged in at least two years post licensure, that includes at least 2,000 hours post licensure or 4,000 hours post graduate degree, full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting
At least two years' experience working in the field of child and domestic abuse counseling or treatment. Must be able to work effectively with representatives of local, county, state, and federal social services agencies
One year experience in or ability to obtain, within 1 year of employment, training in all of the following: PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care
Experience counseling a wide range of persons in stressful and potentially high-risk situations. Skills to provide non-medical clinical counseling services to victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, and alleged abusers. Must be skilled in conducting client intake to include; informed consent, psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, development of a service plan, and clinical note taking
Must have knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in relation to social patterns
Must have training in child and adolescent development, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and trauma-informed care
Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics
Must have knowledge of civilian and military legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders
Must have knowledge of the professional ethics when working with individuals, couples, groups, children, and families
Must have strong case management skills to include: maintain accurate and timely documentation of records and case files
Must be able to serve in an 'on call' duty status outside of normal work hours that includes: remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone, or regularly checking email to respond to emergencies
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required
Preferred
Experience in providing services to both military and civilians
Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic abuse and child abuse
Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment
Knowledge of electronic case management system
Benefits
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefit Packages
Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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