Non-Medical Clinical Counselor (Interdisciplinary) - Military Family Support Center

Summary

This position is assigned to the CNIC, FFR Department, Family Readiness Division, Fleet & Family Support Program at Military & Family Support Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. This position is to provide nonmedical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, & groups on family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal & family issues/circumstances, adjustment to military life & psycho-educational training programs.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. Non-medical Clinical Counseling Receive & assess referrals made by military & civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, & groups experiencing situational stressors, including deployment, grief, relocation, separation, relationship issues, parent/child issues, family hardships, & other military life challenges Provide direct, short term, solution focused NMC counseling services using psychotherapeutic services, such as cognitive therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, family systems therapy, expressive therapies, etc. Develop & execute short-term, solution-focused NMC counseling treatment plans for those individuals who request such services and who present with commonly occurring life circumstance issues or adjustment disorders. Assess individual/family needs & explore basic personality structures in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, & symptoms. Assess & triage clients who present risk to harm self or others, & refer to the appropriate, nearest behavioral health provider. Refer clients with issues falling outside the authorized scope of care (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders. substance use disorders, major depression, etc.) within the Fleet & Family Support Center to military or civilian behavioral health providers. Coordinate with legal, medical and social services including commands, to assist in counseling & referral. Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups & child and adolescent groups. Assist, individuals & families with finding satisfactory ways of coping with commonly occurring life stresses (e.g., career change, work-related stress), family dynamics (e.g., divorce, communication problems), parenting, crisis response (e.g., physical, sexual or emotional abuse) or other stressors. Provide critical incident intervention services, when requested. Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance reviews of cases, per DON policy, to ensure that all NMC counseling services provided are safe & of good quality. Schedule, account for & document all NMC services provided in the Scheduling & Clinical Case Record modules within the automated FFSP management information system and schedule & account for all non-clinical activities & meetings within the automated FFSP management information system per Navy policy & guidance. Assist the Navy Clinical Supervisor with developing NMC case management protocols, program delivery criteria & identifying gaps in existing services. Draft letters to commands, Navy housing, security & other departments as required, regarding case management/progress. II. Installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Serve as the installation FAP clinical subject matter expert, consulting installation leadership, medical professionals & the command triad of FAP involved military service/family members regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention & utilizing evidence-based treatment strategies and treatment. Provide initial & on-going case management services. Triage clients, identify the situation, comply with & educate on mandated & required reporting protocols of child & domestic abuse, conduct risk & lethality assessments, develop safety & treatment plans, provide referrals, establish individualized treatment goals tailored to the needs of service/family members, & follow-up on child abuse/neglect & domestic abuse allegations involving military members & their families. Identify crisis situations (e.g., suicide or homicide risk danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, increased risk of interfamilial or extra-familial violence) when conducting clinical assessments & provide immediate crisis intervention, conduct risk assessment, & prepare and/or coordinate safety planning IAW best practices in the mental health community. Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, & groups on matters pertaining to family maltreatment, & subject matter expertise & consultation on family violence to ensure effective coordination between military & civilian response organizations. Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide diagnostic & prognostic impressions to other health care providers, commanders, senior enlisted advisors, local child protective services, law enforcement, & legal personnel to facilitate community-wide response for family maltreatment, when appropriate. Initiate, develop & facilitate evidence-based treatment programs to address the needs of families at risk for family violence, such as domestic abuse offender's group, parenting group, & victim support groups. Manage assigned cases, consulting with the FAP Supervisor on highly complex or unique cases. Coordinate with the assigned FAP Victim Advocate, when needed, to ensure victims needs & concerns are addressed. Major Duties Continued under the "Qualifications" Section.

Qualifications and evaluation

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Relocation Bonus or PCS move expenses are not authorized. 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. 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 Installations 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.

Education

The incumbent must meet FAP personnel - clinical staff qualifications listed in Title 32 CFR Part 61, Subpart B, PS 28 and The Tier II qualification requirements described in the current SECNAVINST "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program". PS 28: Clinical staff qualifications. All FAP personnel who conduct clinical assessment of or provide clinical treatment to victims of child abuse or domestic abuse, alleged abusers, or their family members must have all of the following minimum qualifications: (A) A Master in Social Work, Master of Science, Master of Arts, or doctoral-level degree in human service or mental health from an accredited university or college. (B) The highest licensure in a State or clinical licensure in good standing in a State that authorizes independent clinical practice. (C) Two years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse. (D) Clinical privileges or credentialing in accordance with Service FAP headquarters policies. Minimum qualifications of SECNAVINST clinical providers functioning within this tier system are below: Tier I (Clinical Provider) All individuals providing clinical services must meet basic qualifications in order to provide clinical services in FFSP or MCCS. Minimum educational qualifications require one of the following: (1) Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree. (2) Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree. (3) 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. (4) 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. Tier II (Clinical Practitioner) requirements include: (1) Minimum educational qualifications for Tier I clinical providers. (2) 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. 2 Enclosure (2) SECNAVINST 1754.8 23 Mar 2021 (3) 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. (4) Must have engaged in two years full-time, post masters supervised clinical experience.

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 11/23/2026 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/13111799 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 To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Required documents

The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensing: a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent. A copy of current Licensure must be provided if listed in qualifications. 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.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRH Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive: Vendors Dependents aged 18 and older Service Providers Veterans with service-connected disabilities Contractors Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder) Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share) Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters Au Pairs, Child Care Providers What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following: U.S. passport or passport card Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card) Permanent resident card (Green Card) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport) Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card) Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements) Please follow the link below for more information in regards to READ ID for base access: https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/JB-Pearl-Harbor-Hickam/Operations-and-Management/Nimitz-Visitor-Control-Center-Pass-ID/

Additional information

***Major Duties Continued*** Present initial and follow-up case reviews (i.e. status of supportive and clinical services, parent engagement strategies, safety and risk) at the PSB-CY MDT and CCSM. Provide or coordinate with other FAP clinicians or community agencies to provide FAP training and education services to ensure active-duty military and family members are aware of the continuum of sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators and impact of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth and the services available to them. Promote public awareness, prevention, early identification, and appropriate resources and referral information for PSB-CY through training, coordinated public awareness campaigns, distributed information, community activities, or unit briefings. Coordinate with military offices (BUMED, chaplains, CYP, DoDEA), community services, and specialized community clinical providers on providing accessible and tailored services to meet the unique needs (e.g., cultural development) of children and families, including trauma-informed, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate assessments and clinical response plans for exhibiting children or youth. IV. Community Liaison duties comprise Liaison with cities, counties, states, federal, non-government agencies, and military agencies and commands to enhance FAP prevention and response affecting the military community. Represent the Navy at community liaison meetings, educating on domestic violence risk/protective factors, collaborating on coordinating services for military members and their families, and engaging in community domestic violence prevention and awareness activities to establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies serving the target population. Provide a summary of liaison meetings for the Supervisor and FFSP Director to review, as directed, and recommend additional collaboration that will reduce duplication of service and expand the range of programs for the population served. Educate and consult with military and civilian agencies on Navy FAP, risk assessment, FAP treatment, IDC/CCSM processes and the High Risk for Violence Coordinated Community Response Team. Use forms and automated systems to maintain complete and timely records and workload statistics, per guidelines. Collaborate with the Supervisor on developing case management protocols, program delivery criteria, and identifying gaps in existing services, providing ideas and feedback for improving processes. Perform other duties as assigned.