Deployed Resiliency Counselor- 25,000 Bonus

Summary

The Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) serves as a credentialed clinical counselor, assigned to support a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVN) or Large Deck Amphibious Assault Ship/ Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHD/LHA) Command, deploying with the ship that they are assigned to, and providing support services to deployed forces aboard the ship while afloat and at homeport.

Duties

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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

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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 in the Officer's Wardroom and are billed monthly.
• Must provide licensure number
  
  

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.

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I have 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) AND at least 2 years of direct experience in the prevention intervention, or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse, or the provision of maternal or child health support services.

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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, including at least 2 years of direct experience in the prevention intervention, or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse, or the provision of maternal or child health support services.

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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, including at least 2 years of direct experience in the prevention intervention, or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse, or the provision of maternal or child health support services.

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A doctoral degree (Ph.D or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology AND 4 years of specialized experience.

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A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND 4 years of specialized experience.

AND

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)?

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

• Current, valid, unrestricted state licensure or certification 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; AND
• Two years, includes at least 2000 hours, full-time post-master's supervised clinical experience; AND
• Two years, full-time post-license clinical experience; 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.**
  
  

Possess one of the following degrees:

• 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.
  
  

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

Additional information

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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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