Summary This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Naval Base Guam (NBG). The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs. ***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.*** Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below. Non-medical Clinical Counseling (NMC). Receive and assess referrals made by military and civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing situational stressors, including deployment, grief, relocation, separation, relationship issues, parent/child issues, family hardships, and 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. Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups and child and adolescent groups. Installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP). Serve as the installation FAP clinical subject matter expert (SME), consulting installation leadership, medical professionals and the command triad of FAP involved military service/family members regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention, and utilizing evidence-based treatment strategies and treatment. Provide initial and on-going case management services. Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family maltreatment, and subject matter expertise and consultation on family violence. Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide diagnostic and prognostic impressions to other health care providers, commanders, senior enlisted advisors, local child protective services, law enforcement, and legal personnel to facilitate community-wide response for family maltreatment. Initiate, develop, and facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs to address the needs of families involved in and at risk for family violence. Coordinate or deliver FAP training and facilitate education services and ongoing communication to inform active-duty military and their families of the problems of family violence, FAP requirements and the services available to them. Conduct family violence briefs, workshops, and training for clinical staff, IDC members, base security, NCIS, Child Development Centers, Senior Enlisted Advisors, new commanders, and FAP Command point of contacts. As directed or required, may serve as the primary or alternate FAR, responsible for overall management of the installation FAP. As the acting FAR, serve as SME advisor/consultant to the IDC chair, present cases to the IDC, and chair the CCSM, providing consultation and recommendations for the FAP reports and cases. Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth. Receive reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY) from military and civilian representatives and take appropriate action per FAP PSB-CY requirements. Provide or coordinate clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community clinical providers for exhibiting children, youth, and their families, including psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention. Serve as the designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy instructions, and civilian reporting requirements. 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, 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. 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. 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. 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. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Education including at least one of the following: -Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree; OR -Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree; OR -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; AND 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; AND Must have engaged in two years full-time, postmasters supervised clinical experience; AND Must have at least 4 years' specialized experience in providing non-medical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups on family dynamics, parent-child interactions, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances, adjustment to military life, and/or psycho-educational training programs; AND MUST have 2 years' of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse. Thorough knowledge of the CNIC Fleet and Family Support Program and comprehensive knowledge of military lifestyles including common stressors to effectively modify treatment programs to meet the needs of the military community. Professional knowledge of and skill in applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives and instructions governing child and spouse abuse and family violence issues and professional knowledge of family violence dynamics to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning. In-depth knowledge of family systems related to patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders and personal and social problems, reach accurate conclusions and provide appropriate solutions. Expert knowledge of and skill in employing various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling approaches, clinical treatment principles and practices, research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. Skill in applying various counseling approaches, including psychosocial, to assess, triage, refer and manage difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who present at-risk behavior. Professional knowledge of and skill in using various verbal communication methods and techniques to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds; to present sensitive or controversial information to various groups; discuss cases; deliver presentations; and develop and maintain professional relationships with other treatment professionals. Professional knowledge of and skill in using various written communication methods and techniques and using FFSP management information systems and other applicable software and web-based programs to effectively document case management and treatment plans, to document and explain NMC counseling requirements and services provided, to facilitate completion of work assignments, and to develop presentations. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; however, the incumbent may be required to carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including files, books, reference materials, audio-visual equipment, etc. The incumbent must meet FAP personnel - clinical staff qualifications listed in the Title 32 CFR Part 61, Subpart B, PS28; and the Tier II qualification requirements described in the current SECNAVINST 1754.8, "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program". This position is designated as Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbents must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment, including a background investigation and credit check. This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so, and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records. This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately up to 20% of time away from the regular duty station to attend or provide training, conduct FFSP certification visits, or deliver services aboard ships. The position may require working flexible hours, such as 0700-1500 or 0900-1800 to accommodate client's needs to have after hour care, including weekend hours. This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off-site location for situational telework only. This position requires the incumbent to have a valid, state-issued driver's license. Education *SEE QUALIFICATIONS Additional Information Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks. Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/). Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit. We are an E-Verify participant. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate. The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce. ***Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.*** The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: JRMJ9NAFHRO@US.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR NAF APPLICANTS: Authority to request this information is derived from 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations. The purpose of this information is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of applicants for employment with a NAF activity, and of current employees for reassignment, reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. The information will be used to assess qualifications, entitlement, and overall employment suitability. Completion of information on this form is voluntary. Failure to provide this information may prevent you from receiving full consideration for the position you seek. BENEFITS: ***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.*** Regular Full-Time (35 - 40 hours per week) All benefits offered including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, long term disability, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan. Regular Part-Time (20 - 34 hours per week) Medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan. Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week) No benefits offered.