Clinical Counselor Tier II & Tier III Nf4 (Rft) Family Advocacy Program

U.S. Marine Corps•Kaneohe, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is seeking qualified individuals to join their team. MCCS supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and the wider Marine Corps Community, offering a team-oriented environment with military personnel, civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Clinical Counselor will deliver comprehensive FAP services to active duty Marines and their families, providing non-medical counseling, screening, assessment, evidence-based interventions, service planning, and clinical case management. Services address emotional and behavioral problems, life stressors, domestic abuse, child abuse, and problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY). The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing service plans, performing risk assessments and safety planning, and reporting suspected abuse as mandated by law. Facilitation of psycho-educational groups and workshops on relevant topics is also a key responsibility. The counselor will develop and maintain professional standards, community referral resources, and collaborate with clinical staff and other service providers. Documentation of all services and participation in clinical case meetings and the Incident Determination Committee process are required. Direct services for children impacted by PSB-CY and their families, along with participation in PSB-CY multi-disciplinary teams, are also part of the role. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the command and military community, collaborating with other military agencies, and coordinating with investigative and law enforcement agencies are essential. The position requires World Class Customer Service, adherence to safety regulations, and support for Equal Employment Opportunity principles. A fluctuating work schedule may be necessary, and the role is considered white-collar with occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

Requirements

A Master's or Doctoral-level degree from a college or university with a program nationally accredited in: social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or other appropriate human service and/or mental health professional degree.
Highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorizes independent clinical practice that is current, valid, unrestricted and in good standing in at least one of the following: clinical social work, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meet the DoD requirements.
MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF LICENSURE WITH THEIR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
Tier II must have engaged in 2 years, that includes at least 2,000 hours, full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.
Tier III must have engaged in at least two years post licensure, that includes at least 2,000 hours post licensure or 4,000 hours post graduate degree, full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting.
At least two years' experience working in the field of child and domestic abuse counseling or treatment.
Must be able to work effectively with representatives of local, county, state, and federal social services agencies.
One year experience in or ability to obtain, within 1 year of employment, training in all of the following: PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care.
Resume that does not exceed 2 pages.

Nice To Haves

Training in PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care (ability to obtain within 1 year of employment).

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive FAP services to active duty Marines, their family members, and others as authorized by Department of Defense (DoD) policy.
Provide non-medical counseling, screening, assessment, evidence-based and informed interventions, service planning, and clinical case management services.
Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals, couples and families and make recommendations for services.
Include client in service plan development.
Exercise clinical judgment to apply expertise in conducting initial assessments to match the client’s needs to the most appropriate resources.
Conduct ongoing risk assessment and conduct immediate safety planning.
Report any suspected child abuse and/or domestic abuse as required by policy and mandated by law.
Facilitate psycho-educational groups, classes, and workshops that focus on both prevention and intervention with child abuse, domestic abuse, and PSB-CY.
Plan, develop, and implement services and initiatives designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure.
Develop and maintain professional standards of service, community referral resources, and maintain a close network with the clinical staff and other service providers.
Complete and maintain appropriate documentation related to: intake paperwork, screening tools, risk assessments, safety plans, clinical counseling notes, individualized service plans, clinical case management, collateral notes, contact details, and other documentation as required by FAP policy.
Participate in the confidential Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM), which provides clinical recommendations for supportive services, non-medical counseling for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, or PSB-CY, coordinated case management including risk assessment, ongoing monitoring of child abuse and domestic abuse victims’ safety, clinical intervention, and appropriate service delivery for alleged abusers who are eligible for services at the military treatment facility.
Prepare and participate in the administrative process of the Incident Determination Committee (IDC).
Communicate the IDC incident status determination to commanders and others who have a ‘need to know’ status.
Provide direct services to include screening, assessment, non-medical counseling, safety planning, and referrals with children exhibiting and those impacted by PSB-CY as well as to the family members.
Participate in and provide input to the PSB-CY multi-disciplinary team and attend monthly case review meetings.
Maintain case records and track statistical data in accordance with Limits of Confidentiality, Privacy Act, and higher headquarters policy.
Establish and maintain command and military community relationships.
Collaborate with other military agencies to support and meet client needs.
Coordinate with military investigative agencies, military and local civilian law enforcement agencies, and civilian child welfare agencies in response to reports of child abuse incidents.
Provide World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
Assist customers and communicate positively in a friendly manner.
Take action to solve problems quickly.
Alert the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adhere to safety regulations and standards.
Use required safety equipment and observe safe work procedures.
Promptly report any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adhere to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.