FFSP Clinical Counselor

What you would do

• Provide short-term counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Run group treatment programs, such as domestic abuse offender and parenting groups.
• Manage family advocacy cases, including risk assessments and safety plans.
• Handle reports of problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.
• Represent the Navy at community liaison meetings with local and federal agencies.

Do you qualify for NF-4?

With education: A master's or doctoral degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field from an accredited school in any U.S. state.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current and valid state clinical license that allows you to work as an independent health practitioner
• Valid, state-issued driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less
• College transcripts showing your name, school, degree type, conferred date, and major
• High school diploma or GED if your degree has not been conferred
• DD-214 (Member-4 page) if claiming veterans' preference
• Most recent SF-50 or Personnel Action Report if you are a current or former federal employee
• Notice of separation if claiming DoD NAF BBA priority consideration
• Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
• U.S. credential evaluation for any foreign transcripts, paid by you

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

Tips for this job:

• Make sure each transcript shows your name, school, degree type, conferred date, and major, since altered transcripts are not accepted.
• Keep your resume to two pages or less, and show how your experience matches the qualifications.
• Confirm your school is accredited by a accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, because only those degrees count.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week (7:30-16:30). The job may require flexible hours such as 0700-1500 or 0900-1800, including weekend hours for after-hours client care.

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

Conditions of employment:

• Pass the E-Verify employment verification check
• Pass a background investigation and credit check
• Obtain and keep a Secret security clearance (T3)
• Position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive
• Favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under 18
• Periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records
• Travel up to about 20% of the time, including TDY and business travel
• May require flexible hours, including after-hours and weekend work
• Routine on-site access to government facilities; telework is for situational use only
• Meet FAP clinical staff qualifications and SECNAVINST 1754.8 Tier II requirements
• Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use can lead to removal
• 1-year probationary period may be required
• Direct deposit required within the first 30 days of employment
• Real ID or acceptable identity documents needed for military base access
• Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent U.S. residence may be ineligible

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

2

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Social Science (0101)

Announcement

27-13105465