Deployed Resiliency Counselor

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to provide professional short-term, solution-focused individual and group counseling for commonly occurring life situations and education on resiliency/wellness topics in a shipboard environment, throughout a ship's lifecycle (pier-side, shipyard maintenance, "work-ups" and deployments). The incumbent will also serve as a liaison to the homeport Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), providing immediate sexual assault response and coordination to allegations of sexual assault.

The success of this position is based on the incumbent's ability to successfully embed within the command and operate within a shipboard environment.

• The DRC actively engages crew members in various resiliency programs in order to ensure highest level of crew readiness for complex missions at sea.
• The DRC serves as a liaison to the homeport Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and provides safety assessment, safety planning, triage, and treatment for allegations of alleged child or domestic abuse.
• The DRC assesses and triages clients presenting with a risk of harm to self or others, with appropriate referral to the nearest behavioral health provider.
• The DRC provides Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) case management including: assessment, safety planning, and care coordination for active duty personnel with suicide related behavior.
• The DRC participates in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives, aiding and providing insight into active duty wellness programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check, to include Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Due to the unique nature of the position, selectee will be required to complete a physical examination upon entry to duty and annually thereafter and be determined to be physical fit for shipboard duty at all times.
• The incumbent will be required to deploy at sea on board US Navy ships. Deployment lengths will vary from a few days to over 10 months at a time. The incumbent will receive a deployment differential of 40% of her/his salary while deployed.
• The work schedule while deployed will vary depending on requirements. The incumbent will be on call 24 hours a day while deployed for crisis intervention situations.
• At sea, the incumbent shares a stateroom in officer berthing; meals are obtained by joining the Officers' Mess as a paying member, and meals are purchased by the DRC by monthly billing.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. Additionally, you must include your licensure number on your resume. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Basic Requirements: 0101

A bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral or social science; or related discipline as appropriate to the position, such as Marriage and Family Therapy; Mental Health Counseling; or completion of a degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
OR
I have four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
I have a combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Basic Requirements: 0180

A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.

Basic Requirements: 0185

A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

AND

Four (4) years' progressively responsible, specialized experience in applying principles and practices in Clinical Counseling (such as research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, domestic violence, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy).

Two (2) years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse.

AND

The incumbent shall be Tier III qualified as outlined in Navy FFSP Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging requirements. These include:

• 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.

A current, valid, unrestricted licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. (Must provide licensure number.)

AND

Two (2) years full-time postmasters supervised clinical experience, includes at least 2,000 hours.

AND

Two (2) years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure or certification.

AND

A conferred, accredited degree.

Note: When the state or U.S. territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates for privileging must have achieved a passing score on that examination.

Education

**Must provide a copy of your College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**

0101 Series:

A four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or A combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

OR

0180 Series:

A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology

OR

0185 Series:

Amaster's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

AND

The incumbent shall be Tier III qualified as outlined in Navy FFSP Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging requirements. These include:

• 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.

AND

A current, valid, unrestricted licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. (Must provide licensure number.)

AND

Two (2) years full-time postmasters supervised clinical experience, includes at least 2,000 hours.

AND

Two (2) years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure or certification.

Note: Your degree must be from an accredited college recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

Recruiting Bonus: New NAF hires or reinstatements (after 1+ year break) are eligible for up to $25,000 bonus.

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.

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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.