USAJOBS · 22 hours ago
FFSP Child Counselor (FFSC)
Lemoore, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $108K/yr
2+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a FFSP Child Counselor to work at the NRSW Naval Air Station Lemoore. The primary purpose of the position is to assess and counsel children in families referred to the Family Advocacy Program for child abuse and neglect or domestic abuse allegations, providing direct clinical services and case management.
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 situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence
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 with the FAP Case Manager, Child Protective Services, and other involved medical personnel or behavioral health providers
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) from military and civilian representatives and take all steps required under the FAP PSB-CY
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 to ensure that all PSB-CY counseling provided is safe and of good quality
Prepare case summary reports and maintains ongoing contact with the FAP Clinical Supervisor for all PSB-CY cases
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
Manage assigned non-medical counseling cases, consulting with FAP Clinical Supervisor when the case is highly complex or presents with special issues
Comply with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases
Receive and assess referrals from military and civilian agencies
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
Assess children and family needs, exploring basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms, and refer and follow-up on any case presenting suicidal or homicidal risk
Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, parents, children and adolescent groups
Provide immediate intervention and risk assessment IAW best practices in the mental health community
Educate military, civilians and families on suicide intervention and at-risk behavior
Attend community liaison meetings to establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies (e.g., civilian community service boards, child protective services, child advocacy centers) serving the target population
As directed, provide a summary of liaison meetings for supervisor review and recommend additional collaborations that will reduce duplication of service and expand the range of programs for the military population
Performs other 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
Professional knowledge of and skill in working with children, adolescents, parents and families in situations of child abuse/neglect or domestic abuse
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
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 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 human behavior, research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy principles and processes to recognize risk factors associated with child vulnerability, family adversity, modeling of coercion, modeling of sexuality; and use anatomically correct language when discussing the body or behaviors
Expert knowledge of and skill in applying professional verbal communication techniques and methods to present sensitive and potentially controversial information to various groups
Effectively interview FAP involved individuals and family members; effectively collaborate with law enforcement, child protective services, and medical treatment facilities; and deliver presentations
Skill in employing professional written communication methods and techniques, and knowledge of and skill in using various software programs and Navy/DoD information systems to compose correspondence; develop case management/treatment case documentation, reports, training plans, multi-media presentations; and document and account for FAP and PSB-CY requirements and services provided
Knowledge of community resources for PSB-CY and skill in coordinating community response to provide services and referral to children, youth and families affected by PSB-CY and coordinate community response for PSB-CY cases
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
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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