Interdisciplinary NMC Counselor

Summary

Serve as a Non-medical Clinical Counselor within the Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is to provide nonmedical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups on family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances, adjustment to military life, and psycho-educational training programs.

Location

Naples, Italy

Work Site Options

Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary

Salary $76,463 - $99,404 per year. Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance & Living Quarters Allowance (if eligible).

Pay scale & grade

NF 4

Promotion potential

None

Work schedule

Full-time. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0101 Social Science
• 0180 Psychology
• 0185 Social Work

Security clearance

Secret. Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

No

Announcement number and control number

EUR 26-183; Control number 882572700

Eligibility

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Duties

Provides short term, solution focused psychological counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups of people in crisis. Assesses individual/family needs; explores basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms. Receives and assesses referrals made by military and civilian agencies. Coordinates legal, medical and social services including commands, to assist in treatment and referral.

Initiates, develops, and facilitates group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups, and child/adolescent groups.

Demonstrates 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. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required. Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region Quality Assurance (QA) personnel or Supervisor when the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases.

Maintains case records, treatment plans, and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations and updates Management Information System data collection programs as required. Responsible for compliance with Regional and or Local Standard Operating Procedures, FFSC quality standards and CAP-related Desk Guides. Participates in the CAP Quality Assurance Program and peer review process as directed. Performs Family Advocacy Case Management duties, which include receiving initial reports of suspected child and domestic abuse from military and civilian representatives and taking all steps required under the F AP. Provides safety planning, case management, treatment, and education services related to child abuse and domestic abuse. Serves as designated case manager and primary point of contact for domestic and child abuse, SAIL and PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions are in compliance with DOD and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements. Provides timely completion of all required assessments and documentation. Uses information to present initial and follow‑up case reviews at multidisciplinary team MDT) meetings ( e.g. medical, legal, law enforcement, and pertinent community departments and agencies) Presents complete and concise case presentations to the Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM) documenting results and implementing recommendations according to guidelines.

Demonstrates 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. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.

Provides ongoing case management services to assess service and family member needs, confirms follow‑through with treatment recommendations, and provides additional resources and referrals as warranted by the case status. Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region QA personnel or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or prese