Duties

Clinical Counseling

Provides short term, solution focused psychological counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups of people in crisis. Assesses individual/family needs; explores basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms. Receives and assesses referrals made by military and civilian agencies. Coordinates legal, medical and social services including commands, to assist in treatment and referral.

Initiates, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families.

Demonstrates effective independent clinical assessment skills by identifying crisis situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.

Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Regional CAPS Operations Manager or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases.

Maintains case records, treatment plans, and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations and updates Management Information System data collection programs as required.

Responsible for compliance with CAPS quality standards and Counseling Desk Guides.

Case Management

Performs Family Advocacy Case Management duties, which includes receiving initial reports of suspected child and spouse abuse from military and civilian representatives and taking all steps required under the FAP.

Provides safety planning, case management, treatment, and education services related to child abuse and spouse abuse.

Serves as designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for spouse and child abuse cases ensuring all actions are in compliance with DOD and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements.

Provides timely completion of all required assessments and documentation, e.g., Family Advocacy Risk Assessment.

Presents complete and concise case presentations to the CRC documenting results and implementing recommendations according to guidelines.

Demonstrates effective independent clinical assessment skills by identifying crisis situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.

Provides ongoing case management services to assess service and family member needs, confirms follow-through with treatment recommendations, and provides additional resources referrals as warranted by the case status.

Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Regional CAPS Operations Manager or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases.

Develops and provides group and individual treatment targeting at-risk and substantiated victims and offenders of family violence.

Prepares and maintains program documentation, records and reports.

As directed or required, incumbent facilitates FAP training and education services to ensure that active duty military and their families are aware of the problems of domestic violence and the services available to them. Conducts briefs, workshops, and training related to family violence for clinical staff, IDC members, and Command Family Advocacy Representatives where appropriate. Participates in development of group treatment curriculum including, where appropriate, session-specific materials, and research-based justifications. Participates, as directed, in coordinating and/or providing in-service training to other FFSP staff.

Community Liaison

Serves as liaison, and maintains a working relationship with necessary and appropriate city, county, state, federal, and non-government agencies as well as military commands to further a comprehensive education/prevention program with regard to clinical counseling/FAP services affecting military personnel. Educates and provides case specific consultation to military and civilian agencies about counseling services, FAP, risk assessment, clinical issues, treatment, and IDC processes.

Participates in the Regional Child Sexual Abuse Response Team, as directed.

Assists the CASS in developing case management protocols and program delivery criteria and identifying gaps in existing services.

Participates in the CAPS Quality Assurance Program and peer review process a directed.

Testifies at juvenile court, family court, and any military legal hearing regarding Family Advocacy cases as appropriate.

Participates in committees and boards as directed such as CDC Quality Review Boards, Family Advocacy and Sexual Assault Victim Intervention committees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/25/2023 to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11888125
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  
  Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
  
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  The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

  Agency contact information

  NDW NAF HR

  Email

  ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil

  Address

  NSA Bethesda
  47402 Buse Rd
  Bldg 467
  Patuxent River, MD 20670
  US

  Next steps

  All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents