Summary
***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a NON-MEDICAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR in the FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM, FAMILY READINESS, of COMFLEACT YOKOSUKA.
Duties
You will assess individual/family needs and explore basic personality structures in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms.
You will assess and triage clients who present risk to harm self or others, and refer to the appropriate, nearest behavioral health provider.
You will initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups and child and adolescent groups.
You will provide critical incident intervention services, when requested.
You will develop and 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.
You will be required to hold a duty to provide 24/7 Response for Family Advocacy per DoW regulations.
Education
This position is a TIER TWO clinical care practitioner. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.8: 1. Possess at least a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: a. Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent degree, OR b. Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree, OR c. Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree, OR d. Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a one-year APA accredited clinical internship 2. State or U.S. territory license 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. Basic Requirements for Social Science Series 0101: Applicants must have possessed a degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position being filled. OR possess a combination of education and experience that provided the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Basic Requirements for Psychologist (0180): Applicants successfully completed a degree with a major or equivalent in psychology for a specialization other than clinical or counseling psychology. OR successfully completed all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. OR Have completed 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology in an accredited educational institution. Basic Requirements for Social Worker (0185): Applicants successfully completed a degree in Social Work that fulfills all the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. OR successfully completed a master's degree in social work with practicum. Transcripts are required. Additional Information Cont: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CASE MANAGEMENT COUNSELING FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT ORAL COMMUNICATION READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT COUNSELING CASE MANAGEMENT READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review AND Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.