CLINICAL COUNSELOR, NF-0101-04

Clinical Counselor, NF-0101-04

Announcement Number: 16 227R
Department: Counseling
Location: Bahrain
Position Status: Regular, Full Time
Salary: $51,811 - $67,354 Yearly (Plus Post Allowance and Living Quarters Allowance)

Areas of Consideration: Worldwide
Relocation Expenses: Authorized

Opening Date:  07/25/2016
Cutoff Date:  08/08/2016
Closing Date:  08/22/2016

Applicants recruited from the United States are entitled to a tax-free Post Allowance (PA) and Living Quarters Allowance (LQA).  A Separate Maintenance Allowance (SMA) may also be authorized.  In addition, incumbents are authorized use of the Navy Exchange, Defense Commissary and MWR programs.  Use of Navy Medical Facilities is authorized on a reimbursable basis.

LOCATION: COMMANDER, NAVY REGION EUROPE, FLEET AND FAMILY 
READINESS PROGRAM, NAS BAHRAIN

INTRODUCTION:  This position is that of a fully credentialed and licensed clinical
counselor located within the Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Program (CAP) at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Bahrain, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA).  The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service in the form of counseling to 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) services and psycho-educational programs.  Clinical counseling includes the psychosocial assessment of individuals, treatment, and appropriate referral.  FAP services include the identification, safety planning, assessment, treatment, referral and case management of allegations of child and domestic abuse for active duty members and their families. OCONUS civilians and contractors and their family members who are eligible military medical beneficiaries are eligible for all FFSC services to include the FAP. The position requires knowledge of psychosocial services and a wide range of skills (casework, group work, individual and family therapy).  Cases may involve multiple difficult and complex family problems including dual diagnoses, violence and impulsivity, and a variety of other mental health problems.  This position is assigned to primarily deliver services to eligible beneficiaries assigned to ISA.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Provide short-term, solution focused clinical counseling to individuals, couples, and families.  Assess individual and family needs; establish treatment plans with behaviorally specific goals and objectives.  Provide abuse focused treatment to individuals who are victims or offenders of physical, emotional, sexual abuse or neglect.  Identify and assess crisis situations requiring immediate response, to include risk of suicide or homicide, interpersonal violence and child sexual abuse.  Provide crisis intervention and safety planning, as needed.  Coordinate with law enforcement, legal, medical and commands for intervention, as required.  Independently manage assigned cases, consulting with colleagues and the CAP Supervisor, as needed.  Comply with reporting protocols involving high risk or high visibility cases to include notification to command, Region and Command Navy Installations Command (CNIC).  Collaborate with Behavioral Health at the military medical facility and refer as appropriate situations beyond the scope of FFSC practice.   Initiate, develop and facilitate group treatment programs to enhance individual and family self-sufficiency, improve family communication and parent-child relationships and eliminate abuse or neglect of family members. Receive reports of abuse or neglect; determine if report meets reasonable suspicion to proceed with opening a FAP case.  May provide 24/7 response to reports of abuse or neglect on a rotating basis with other staff members. Independently manage all assigned cases ensuring all required actions are completed within established timeframes to include required reporting to law enforcement and notification to command.  Provide feedback to the command over the life of the case to ensure compliance with recommendations and continued safety planning.  Conduct assessment interviews with all family members to determine overall level of risk for future abuse, for safety planning with family members and to develop abuse focused intervention plans to prevent further abuse or neglect. Prepare cases for presentation to the multidisciplinary team gathering all available information to determine if the case meets criteria to be entered into the Navy Central Registry. Meet with families at least quarterly to review case progress in meeting intervention goals and objectives.  Present case to the clinical team to review individual progress and to determine case closure.  Maintain case documentation in accordance with Navy requirements regarding format and timeliness.  Enter all clinical and collateral contacts into the electronic records management system.  Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly required data and reports, as directed.  Draft and prepare letters and other documentation as required by case management activities.  Participate in peer review of clinical work, in accordance with site specific requirements.   Serve on a variety of installation committees, as the FFSC or clinical representative to further a comprehensive education/prevention program regarding clinical counseling and domestic and child abuse awareness, as directed by the clinical supervisor. Develop marketing and educational materials to support the mission of the CAP Program of the FFSC to include brochures, articles for the installation newspaper and interviews and videos for local news programs, as requested.  Provide command and community awareness education through briefs, workshops and GMTs on the reporting requirements for child and domestic abuse, parent-child interaction, couples communication and a variety of topics related to individual and family resiliency

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge Required by the Position
Successful candidates for this position shall meet all Tier III qualifications as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.7A.  The clinical practitioner must meet the following requirements:
 Possess a current, valid, unrestricted license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of social work,  psychology, or marriage and family therapy.  
 
When the state licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination.
Possess a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines or in an allied clinical field:
Counseling from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent degree.
Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree.
Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree.
Psychology from a doctoral program approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent degree.
Must have engaged in 2 years (includes at least 2000 hours) full time, post masters supervised clinical experience.
Must possess two years or 2,000 hours post license clinical experience.
Knowledge of military life styles that provides the employee with an understanding of the specific demands of military life, such as frequent separations, high stress working environments and the impact on individuals and families  Knowledge of the dynamics of child and domestic abuse and effective intervention strategies.
Knowledge of group dynamics.
Knowledge of various counseling approaches such as cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Knowledge of effective crisis intervention techniques for individuals who are suicidal. homicidal or have interpersonal violence issues.
Ability to recognize and assess mental disorders per the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Ability to effectively communicate orally to a variety of agencies and organizations; to maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with law enforcement, medical professionals, and senior personnel from commands; to function as a member of interdisciplinary teams and participate in case discussions regarding assessment and intervention; and, to exercise strong facilitation skills for individual and group therapy.
Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare cases for multidisciplinary review; document cases concisely and thoroughly in case records in accordance with Navy guidance; and, to develop lessons plans, briefings, and presentations.
Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to facilitate work assignments.
Special Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information.
Candidate must be Tier III eligible.  Position is subject to a CNIC credentials review and privileging requirement.
Occasional travel outside the local commuting area is sometimes required.  Incumbent may be required to travel for up to two weeks for the purpose of attending training, conferences or for the purpose of giving training.
A security clearance is required.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants must submit their resume with a copy of a PAR/SF-50 showing current or previous job title and grade, along with any supporting documentation, OF 306  Declaration for Federal Employment by the first cutoff date.  The applications may be faxed to 39-081-568-8014 or emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil   Any questions should be directed to 39-081-568-5612.  
Selectees initially recruited from the United States or who are already on a Transportation Agreement will be entitled to transportation and moving costs for themselves and their family members. Household goods may be shipped and a Living Quarter Allowance (LQA), is paid to cover monthly housing and utility costs. 
For useful information concerning living and working in Bahrain, please consult 
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_bahrain/ffr.html
This is an 18 month unaccompanied tour or 24 Months accompanied tour located in Manama Bahrain.  The Kingdom of Bahrain (is comprised of a number of Islands totaling 253 square miles) occupies a central location in the Arabian Gulf.  To learn more about the kingdom of Bahrain please go to http:/www.nsa.bahrain.navy.mil.  
Special Requirements: This is a Key/Emergency-Essential position. In the event of a crisis situation or war, you must continue to perform assigned duties to support mission requirements until relieved by proper authority. 
Special Benefits: Relocation bonus may be authorized.  In addition to Living Quarters Allowance, you will receive Post Allowance and Post Differential. The current workweek is Sunday through Thursday. Employees hired from continental U.S. receive Sunday Premium Pay (computed at 25% of Basic Hourly Rate, eight hours per week). 
Additional information will be provided upon selection.  (Information on allowances can also be obtained via internet at https://www.state.gov/travelandbusiness then click on foreign per diem rates) 
Incumbents will be required to sign an initial transportation agreement of 18 or 24 months, and will be subject to extension by the Command.  
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should call 011-39081-568-5612  to ensure that the department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.