Child Counselor (Interdisciplinary)
Company
Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location
Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Serve as a Clinical Counselor within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Fleet and Family Readiness Department (N9), Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is to provide short-term, non-medical clinical counseling for separation, grief, deployment, relocation, relationship issues, parent-child interactions, interpersonal issues and other challenges.
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Conditions of Employment
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
- Must be current in continuing education credits/units.
- May be required to serve in an “on call” duty status outside of normal work hours.
Qualifications
A qualified candidate possess the following:
- Expert knowledge of and skill in employing various counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel children, adolescents and families.
- Able to communicate effectively and professionally using a variety of methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of military lifestyle and demands to present sensitive, potentially controversial information to various groups; interview military family members; develop and maintain professional relationships with other treatment professionals; discuss cases, deliver presentations.
- In-depth knowledge of family systems related to childhood, adolescence and parenting, and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders, personal and social problems, reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutions.
Education
Applicant must have one of the following educational backgrounds (transcripts must be included in application to be considered for this position):
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree.
- Master's degree in social work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree.
- 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.
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Date Posted
11/13/2024
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