USAJOBS · 2 months ago
FFSP Clinical Child Counselor
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Child Counselor to serve within the Commander, Navy Installations Command; Family Readiness Division. The role involves assessing and counseling children from families referred to the Family Advocacy Program, focusing on emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as an authoritative expert on the emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns of children, including trauma and child abuse and neglect, and as an authority on evaluating a child's emotional and mental health needs through use of various assessments
Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments of children in families referred to the FAP for child abuse/neglect and/or domestic abuse allegations; which may include assessing children who are alleged victims of child abuse/neglect, other children in the home, and children who have witnessed domestic abuse
Conduct comprehensive and complex clinical assessments to identify crisis situation
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning, as required
Employ various forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family therapy to help children cope with their emotional and behavioral issues stemming from trauma
Coordinate assessment findings
Collaborate with other professionals on treatment planning for child and parenting issues
Present case information at Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM), including safety risk(s), and safety planning to ensure children's issues are addressed
Coordinate with military offices (BUMED, CYP, DoDEA), community services, and specialized community clinical providers on providing accessible and tailored services to children and families that meet their child development and other special needs
Consult with other providers on the selection or development of group treatment curriculum for children and parents
Coordinate and/or provide in-service training on child abuse, neglect, and trauma to other FFSC staff
Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance (QA) reviews of cases, per supervisor
Serve as designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY cases, ensuring all actions comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements
Receive initial reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY)
Provide or coordinate clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community clinical providers to include psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention for exhibiting children, youth, and their families
Complete all required assessments and documentation (clinical notes, collateral contacts, treatment plans, and required statistical data) in the DoD Military Community and Family Policy PSB-CY Case Management System, as required
Schedule and account for all PSB-CY appointments and meetings in the Scheduling Module of the automated FFSP management information system
Participate in site/regional quarterly quality assurance procedures
Prepare case summary reports and maintains ongoing contact for all PSB-CY cases
Facilitate FAP training and education services to ensure active-duty military and their families are aware of the continuum of sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators and impact of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth and the services available to them
Promote public awareness, prevention and collaborate with the Public Affairs Office to distribute information, plan community activities, or work with commands to brief units
Provide assessment and short-term, solution focused non-medical clinical counseling services to eligible children, parents and families within the authorized scope of FFSP clinical care
Refer children for child behavioral health follow-up for any psychological disorders or symptoms requiring longer-term and/or behavioral health intervention
Conduct on-site/regional quarterly QA reviews of cases, per supervisor, to ensure that all nonmedical clinical counseling provided is safe and of good quality
Schedule, account for and document all non-medical clinical counseling appointments and meetings in the Scheduling and Clinical Case Record modules within the automated FFSP management information system
Maintain case records and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations
Attend community liaison meetings to establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies serving the target population
Educate and provide case-specific consultation to Navy military and civilian agencies
Use forms and automated systems to maintain complete and timely records and workload statistics of community liaison activities
Testify at juvenile court, family court, and any military legal hearing regarding children, as appropriate
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3)
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments
Must be current in continuing education credits/units
Applicant must be state licensed for at least two (2) years
May be required to serve in an 'on call' duty status outside of normal work hours
Preferred
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 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
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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