Clinical Counselor - Fort Dix, NJ

Position Description

All the responsibilities listed below are considered essential functions of this position. PHOP workers provide behavioral health screenings, referral service support and outreach to Reservists, and their family members as well as consultation to Home Training Center (HTC) and Naval Reserve Center (NRC) leaders. This position is a hybrid serving USNR and USMCR.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct behavioral health screenings with Reservists and eligible Family Members to determine current psychological health needs.
• Link at Reservists and their Family Members to "good fit services" based on identified needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes to document all service encounters.
• Prepare outreach materials such as flyers, brochures and newsletters to educate clients on a wide spectrum of psychological health topics and resources.
• Provide briefings and consultation to Reservists, Family Members and high-level military leaders.
• Attend Meetings as required/requested, including staff meetings, training workshops and community meetings.
• Coordinate with regional site lead and team members to ensure all program data required for reporting purposes is provided in a timely manner.
• Travel one to two times a month on weekends to various HTCs and NRCs throughout the region.
• This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Serco to staff it only with U.S. Citizens

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• A Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience
• Candidate must be independently licensed at the highest level in any U.S. State with one (or more) of the following:
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

• Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check).
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Professional oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Needs to be able to rely on instructions, pre-established guidelines, experience, and judgment to perform functions on the job.
• Must be computer literate and have experience conducting internet research, utilizing case management databases, and Microsoft programs such as outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with telephonic email and assessment services as with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of military culture preferred.
• Candidate must be available for weekend travel 1-2 times per month.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health or clinical degree, and 2 years of professional experience.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $70,354.27 to $114,327.13 however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.