USAJOBS · 4 days ago
Interdisciplinary (Deployment Resiliency Counselor)
Sasebo, Japan, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $97K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) to support a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier or Large Deck Amphibious Assault Ship Command. The DRC will provide professional short-term counseling and support services to deployed forces aboard the ship, focusing on resiliency and wellness topics.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides stress and anger management; life skills; effective communication; parenting education; successful adaptation to military life; child abuse or domestic abuse identification/prevention; prevention of interpersonal violence workshops; suicide prevention; and a wide range of other training and group sessions geared toward enhancing readiness, prevention, and resiliency
Develops and executes short-term, solution-focused clinical counseling treatment plans for individuals who request such services and who present commonly occurring life circumstance issues
Provides individual and group counseling services, to individuals, couples, families, or groups
Refers clients who present with issues falling outside the authorized scope of care within Fleet and Family Support Programs to military or civilian behavioral health providers
Provides critical incident intervention, when requested
Assesses and triages clients presenting with a risk of harm to self or others, with appropriate referral to the nearest behavioral health provider
Receives and assesses referrals made by military and civilian agencies
Maintains case records and metrics in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations, complying with FFSC clinical quality standards and Counseling and Advocacy Program Desk Guides
Provides safety assessment, safety planning, and triage of allegations of alleged child or domestic abuse, referring allegations requiring Family Advocacy Program (FAP) involvement to the homeport FFSC, once immediate safety concerns have been addressed
Provides individual or group treatment in coordination with FAP, SAPR, and Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) program case managers and response coordinators
Serves as the command's SAIL case manager in coordination with the homeport FFSC
Develops unique trainings/classes based on the needs of the command
Serves as command liaison, supporting referrals to FFSC Counseling and other FFR Programs
Communicates directly with the ship's leadership triad regarding command climate, individual service members, and provides updates regarding FAP and SAIL programs
Attends senior leadership meetings
Engages in collaboration with various command stakeholders (e.g., department head, work center supervisor, legal and medical personnel, safety officer, chaplains, etc.) to provide consultation regarding overall command health and wellness initiatives, and to support interventions with individual service members
Participates in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives, aiding and providing insight into active duty wellness programs
May be required to travel other ports or ships within the region to provide coverage or victim assistance
Qualification
Required
**Must provide a copy of your College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**
Possess one of the following degrees:
(1) Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree
(2) Masters degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree
(3) Masters degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree
(4) Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship
Your degree must be from an accredited college recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Designated Non-Critical Sensitive. Continued employment is conditional on the successful completion of an Access National Agency Check (ANACI) that contains no convictions of sexual assault or domestic violence
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Due to the unique nature of the position, selectee will be required to complete a physical examination upon entry to duty and annually thereafter and be determined to be physical fit for shipboard duty at all times
The incumbent will be required to deploy at sea on board US Navy ships. Deployment lengths will vary from a few days to over 10 months at a time
The incumbent will receive a deployment differential of 20% of her/his salary while deployed
The work schedule while deployed will vary depending on requirements. The incumbent will be on call 24 hours a day while deployed for crisis intervention situations
Regions may approve additional compensatory time-off based on a sliding scale depending on length of deployment
Must complete DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification within six months of hire
At sea, the incumbent shares a stateroom in officer berthing; meals are obtained by joining the Officers' Mess as a paying member, and meals are purchased by monthly billing
Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle
Due to worldwide travel, all required vaccinations, including the anthrax vaccination, may be required as a condition of employment per DoD requirements
This position is mission essential
Must be Tier III qualified in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. This includes:
Possession of a current, valid, unrestricted license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy, or Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Possession of a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:
Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree
Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree
Counseling and Related Education Program (CACREP) or an equivalent degree
Psychology from a doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent degree
Transcripts (Must contain university logo, can be a copy)
State Licensure or Certification
Benefits
Plus non-taxable post allowance and living quarters allowance, if eligible.
Relocation or recruitment bonus may be authorized.
This position receives Afloat Differential Pay: 20% of basic pay for each day embarked on a ship deployed away from its homeport.
Compensation includes base pay, a Post Allowance which is a non-taxable (federal) allowance based on the Japanese yen exchange rate, and a Living Quarters Allowance sufficient to pay for a housing unit within close proximity of the Naval base.
Company
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