Deployed Resiliency Counselor

Location: Naval Base Kitsap - Fleet and Family Support Services

Pay Grade: NF-0101-04

Salary: $89,668-$99,914  (plus 40% differential while deployed)

What You Get:

  • **Relocation and Sign-on bonuses negotiable** 
  • Competitive Wages & Benefits?Benefits begin DAY ONE (Regular Full-Time and Part-Time)
  • Retirement Savings –401K plan will match up to 3% of your salary
  • Access to base recreation centers, gyms, movie theaters, Navy Exchange, and discount travel through AmericanForcesTravel.com
  • Global Career Opportunities –Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise with opportunities to Navy Bases around the world
  • Make a positive impact on the Military Community

What to Expect: 

  • The Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) will serve as a credentialed clinical counselor, assigned to support a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVN) or Large Deck Amphibious Ship/Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHD/LHA) Command, deploying with the ship that they are assigned to, and continuing to hold office hours on the ship when at homeport
  • Responsible to provide short term individual therapy and psycho-educational trainings on sailor resiliency topics such as suicide prevention, substance abuse, and the prevention of sexual assault
  • Serves as a liaison to the homeport Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), providing immediate response and coordination for allegation of sexual assault and as a liaison to the homeport Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
  • The DRC is responsible to report to the ship’s Commanding Officer (CO) and will brief the CO on Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) and FAP cases as needed, overall training plans and any other high risk concerns that may arise
  • The Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention (CAP) Supervisor, located at the homeport Fleet and Family Support Center will be responsible to provide clinical supervision and oversee peer review of the DRC while they are deployed and at the homeport
  • The incumbent will be on call 24 hours a day while deployed for critical crisis intervention situations and work schedule may vary depending on requirements
  • Performs other duties as assigned

What to Know: (You must meet the following requirements by closing date of the announcement)

  • Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited program in one of the following clinical fields: Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or a doctorate in Psychology
  • Current, valid, unrestricted state licensure or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner
  • Minimum of two years (at least 2000) full-time, post masters supervised clinical experience
  • Minimum of two years, full time post-license clinical experience
  • The following documents are required and must be submitted with application:
    • Transcripts (Must contain university logo, can be a copy)
    • State Licensure or Certification

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation and contain no convictions of sexual assault and domestic violence
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Must complete one-year probationary period (unless already completed)
  • Completion of DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification within 6-months of hire
  • Incumbent will be required to complete a physical examination and be determined to be physically fit for shipboard dutyat all times
  • During deployment there will be limitations on privacy and activities due to the shipboard environment
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
  • Must apply and maintain a US No-Fee Passport upon employment.

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 anyother non-merit factor.

How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply online via USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/710008100

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