Summary Fully credentialed clinical counselor/advocate located within the Counseling & Advocacy Program at Fleet & Family SC, Navy Region NW at Naval Station Everett - Smokey Point. Responsibilities This position is that of a fully credentialed clinical counselor/advocate located within the Fleet & Family Support Center, Navy Region Northwest (NRNW) Incumbent will provide service in the form of counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, stress reduction, adjustment to military lifestyles, Family Advocacy Program (FAP) case management, treatment services and psycho-educational training programs. Counseling includes psychosocial assessments, development of treatment plans, delivery of treatment, and appropriate referral. Incumbent must demonstrate 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. Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as required. Must independently manage assigned cases; maintain case records, treatment plans, and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations. Responsibilities to serve as liaison and maintain working relationships with government and non-government agencies, participate in community liaison meetings, educate, and provide case specific consultation to military and civilian agencies. Incumbent may be required to testify at juvenile or family court, and/or military legal hearings regarding Family Advocacy cases. Other duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualification Requirements: Incumbent requires knowledge of intensive psychosocial services and a wide range of skills (casework, group work, individual and family therapy). Incumbent must meet all the following qualifications: State licensure or state certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner. When state licensing or certification includes written examination, candidate must have achieved a passing score on that examination. Possess Master's Degree in one of the clinical fields; Marriage and Family therapy, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited program. Must have engaged in 2 years (2000 hours) full-time post-masters supervised clinical experience. Knowledge of military lifestyle demands, ability to present sensitive, at times controversial information to groups of people in clear and concise manner. Incumbent must be able to modify programs to meet needs of the active-duty military community. Candidate will have the ability to recognize, identify and assess mental disorders per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Knowledge of dynamic and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning. Must be able to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management memos, correspondence, and reports; to document psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and case review committee reports and develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations. Computer use with experience using multiple software programs. Education All transcripts, certifications and licensure must be uploaded with application for consideration. Master's Degree in one of the clinical fields; Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited program. State licensing or certification including written examination with passing score. 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. 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 Northwest 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.