Non-Medical Clinical Counselor (Interdisciplinary) - Military Family Support Center

Summary

This position is assigned to the CNIC, FFR Department, Family Readiness Division, Fleet & Family Support Program at Military & Family Support Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. This position is to provide nonmedical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, & groups on family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal & family issues/circumstances, adjustment to military life & psycho-educational training programs.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. Non-medical Clinical Counseling Receive & assess referrals made by military & civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, & groups experiencing situational stressors, including deployment, grief, relocation, separation, relationship issues, parent/child issues, family hardships, & other military life challenges Provide direct, short term, solution focused NMC counseling services using psychotherapeutic services, such as cognitive therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, expressive therapies, etc. Develop & execute short-term, solution-focused NMC counseling treatment plans for those individuals who request such services and who present with commonly occurring life circumstance issues or adjustment disorders. Assess individual/family needs & explore basic personality structures in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, & symptoms. Assess & triage clients who present risk to harm self or others, & refer to the appropriate, nearest behavioral health provider. Refer clients with issues falling outside the authorized scope of care (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders. substance use disorders, major depression, etc.) within the Fleet & Family Support Center to military or civilian behavioral health providers. Coordinate with legal, medical and social services including commands, to assist in counseling & referral. Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups & child and adolescent groups. Assist, individuals & families with finding satisfactory ways of coping with commonly occurring life stresses (e.g., career change, work-related stress), family dynamics (e.g., divorce, communication problems), parenting, crisis response (e.g., physical, sexual or emotional abuse) or other stressors. Provide critical incident intervention services, when requested. Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance reviews of cases, per DON policy, to ensure that all NMC counseling services provided are safe & of good quality. Schedule, account for & document all NMC services provided in the Scheduling & Clinical Case Record modules within the automated FFSP management information system and schedule & account for all non-clinical activities & meetings within the automated FFSP management information system per Navy policy & guidance. Assist the Navy Clinical Supervisor with developing NMC case management protocols, program delivery criteria & identifying gaps in existing services. Draft letters to commands, Navy housing, security & other departments as required, regarding case management/progress. II. Installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Serve as the installation FAP clinical subject matter expert, consulting installation leadership, medical professionals & the command triad of FAP involved military service/family members regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention & utilizing evidence-based treatment strategies and treatment. Provide initial & on-going case management services. Triage clients, identify the situation, comply with & educate on mandated & required reporting protocols of child & domestic abuse, conduct risk & lethality assessments, develop safety & treatment plans, provide referrals, establish individualized treatment goals tailored to the needs of service/family members, & follow-up on child abuse/neglect & domestic abuse allegations involving military members & their families. Identify crisis situations (e.g., suicide or homicide risk danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, increased risk of interfamilial or extra-familial violence) when conducting clinical assessments & provide immediate crisis intervention, conduct risk assessment, & prepare and/or coordinate safety planning IAW best practices in the mental health community. Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, & groups on matters pertaining to family maltreatment, & subject matter expertise & consultation on family violence to ensure effective coordination between military & civilian response organizations. Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide diagnostic & prognostic impressions to other health care providers, commanders, senior enlisted advisors, local child protective services, law enforcement, & legal personnel to facilitate community-wide response for family maltreatment, when appropriate. Initiate, develop & facilitate evidence-based treatment programs to address the needs of families at risk for family violence, such as domestic abuse offender's group, parenting group, & victim support groups. Manage assigned cases, consulting with the FAP Supervisor on highly complex or unique cases. Coordinate with the assigned FAP Victim Advocate, when needed, to ensure victims needs & concerns are addressed. Major Duties Continued under the "Qualifications" Section.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. The incumbent must meet FAP personnel - clinical staff qualifications listed in Title 32 CFR Part 61, Subpart B, PS 28 and The Tier II qualification requirements described in the current SECNAVINST "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program". A qualified candidate possesses the following: Thorough knowledge of the CNIC Fleet and Family Support Program and comprehensive knowledge of military lifestyles including common stressors to effectively modify treatment programs to meet the needs of the military community. Professional knowledge of and skill in applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives and instructions governing child and spouse abuse and family violence issues and professional knowledge of family violence dynamics to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning. In-depth knowledge of family systems related to patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders and personal and social problems, reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutions. Expert knowledge of and skill in employing various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. Skill in applying various counseling approaches, including psychosocial, to assess, triage, refer and manage difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who present at-risk behavior. Professional knowledge of and skill in using various verbal communication methods and techniques to effectively work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds; to present sensitive or controversial information to various groups; discuss cases; deliver presentations; and develop and maintain professional relationship