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FFSP Child Counselor

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a full-time clinical counselor job for children with the Commander, Navy Installations Command, at the Fleet & Family Support Center in Point Loma, San Diego, CA. The counselor assesses and counsels children in families referred to the Family Advocacy Program, which handles child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse cases. The job includes occasional travel, possible on-call duty, and 3 vacancies.

3 vacancies

It may close early. The announcement lists a first application cut-off date of 11/11/2026, so applications received by then may be considered first.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Assess children in families referred to the Family Advocacy Program for abuse or neglect.
  • Provide counseling and therapy to help children cope with trauma and behavior problems.
  • Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when needed.
  • Serve as case manager for problematic sexual behavior in children and youth cases.
  • Provide short-term non-medical counseling to children, parents and families.
  • Testify at juvenile court, family court or military legal hearings about children.

Do you qualify for NF-4?

With education: A Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or a related field, from an accredited school in any U.S. state. You must also hold a current state clinical license that lets you work as an independent practitioner.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, valid state clinical license that allows independent practice
  • State licensed for at least 2 years
  • Meet Tier II or Tier III requirements of SECNAVINST 1754.8, a Navy instruction
  • Valid state driver's license to operate motor vehicles

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less
  • College transcripts showing your name, school, degree type, conferred date and major
  • High school diploma or GED if your degree is not yet awarded
  • Foreign transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a private U.S. credentialing agency
  • DD-214, Member-4 page and supporting papers if claiming veterans' preference
  • Notice of separation if claiming DoD NAF BBA priority consideration
  • Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
  • Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: Your resume will be checked for eligibility and then rated on knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) using set rating criteria. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your degree's name, school, conferred date and major on your transcript, since altered transcripts are rejected.
  • Use only schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body for education credit.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and show your state license and years of licensure.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week (7:30 to 16:30). Occasional travel may be required. May be required to be on call outside normal work hours.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is listed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status
  • E-Verify employment check; discrepancies must be resolved
  • Background investigation and Secret security clearance (T3)
  • Tentative offer can be withdrawn if pre-employment requirements are not met
  • Must stay current in continuing education credits
  • May be required to be on call outside normal work hours
  • Federal workplace is drug-free; illegal drug use can lead to removal
  • Possible one-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit required within first 30 days of employment
  • Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than 3 years of recent U.S. residence may be ineligible
  • REAL ID or accepted identity documents needed for base access

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$102,246 – $122,697 per year
Pay scale and grade
NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
3
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Science (0101)
Announcement
27-13105662

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