Counselor & Advocacy Services Supervisor

Location: Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Fleet & Family Support

Pay Grade: NF-0101-04

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Incumbent provides leadership, direction, supervision, guidance, consultation, assistance, and coordination for all aspects of Counseling and Advocacy Services (CAS) at the Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC).  Performs the full range of duties, responsibilities and tasks associated with maintaining a high quality, proactive, supportive program of clinical services to Navy families and the Navy including the following programs:  Clinical Counseling, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI), Victim Advocacy, Critical Incident Intervention, and New Parent Support (NPS).  Clinical counseling includes assessment and diagnosis; treatment planning; short-term solution focused counseling (individual, marital, group, and family); critical incident response; and coordination of civilian and military social services.  The Family Advocacy Program includes prevention, reporting, assessment, intervention, case management, treatment, command consultation, and community partnerships for child abuse/neglect and spouse abuse.  SAVI includes prevention, data collection/reporting, and victim advocate training or coordination for incidents of sexual assault.  Victim advocacy includes safety assessment and planning, information, referrals, and support for spouse abuse victims.  Critical Incident Intervention includes responses to isolated incidents, Critical Incident Stress Management, command consultation, and suicide intervention.  New Parent Support includes screening, assessment, and home visitation services for new and expectant parents.  Supervises clinical counselors and program specialists who may be psychologists, social workers or marriage and family therapists.  Coordinates the preparation of all required clinical reports and instructions in a timely manner.  Represents the Center at professional conferences and committee meetings in and outside of the region.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; OR a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; OR a Doctoral degree in Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association.  A current state license or state certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner.  A minimum of two years full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.  A minimum of two years full-time, post-licensure clinical experience in a clinical setting.  A minimum of one-year post-masters clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of child abuse/neglect and/or spouse abuse. Comprehensive, current professional knowledge and practice skills in clinical counseling services, child/spouse abuse services, and management functions.  In depth knowledge of state, local, federal, family, and human resource service agencies.  Extensive knowledge of aspects of Navy life and related  situations which create family crisis problems, such as might be gained from working in a Navy service agency. Extensive  knowledge of the Navy’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP).  Ability to supervise and direct staff in a clinical service agency.  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

OTHER INFORMATION: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:  Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs.  Where do you want to go today?

HOW TO APPLY:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/471560300 or www.navylifepnw.com

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