FFSP Clinical Counselor/FAP Case Manager
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
This job in plain English
This is a full-time clinical counselor and Family Advocacy Program case manager job at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Coronado, California, for Commander, Navy Installations Command. The job involves counseling military families and handling child abuse and intimate partner violence cases.
It may close early. The first application cut-off date is Wednesday, October 21, 2026, so apply as early as you can.
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., and you must prove it.
What you would do
- Counsel individuals, couples, families and groups on family and stress issues.
- Handle child abuse and intimate partner violence cases from reporting through follow-up.
- Assess safety and risk, then create treatment plans and referrals for families.
- Provide assessment and case management for problematic sexual behavior in youth.
- Lead support groups, offender treatment, and prevention and training seminars.
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. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, valid state clinical license that lets you work as an independent health practitioner
- Meet Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements
- Valid State driver's license
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, two pages or less
- College transcript showing your name, school, degree type, conferral date, and major
- High school diploma or GED if your degree is not yet awarded
- Foreign transcripts with U.S. credential evaluation, at your own cost
- DD-214 (Member-4 page) and supporting papers if claiming veterans' preference
- Notice of separation if claiming NAF BBA priority consideration
- 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 application is first checked to see if you meet the basic requirements. Your resume is then rated on your knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) using set criteria.
Tips for this job:
- Show your state clinical license number and degree details clearly on your resume.
- Make sure your transcript shows your name, school, degree type, conferral date, and major, since altered transcripts are rejected.
- Keep your resume to two pages or less and describe your experience with family violence, suicide risk, and military life.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, 35 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30. Occasional travel may be required. May be on call outside normal hours.
Incentives and relocation: $5,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy.
Conditions of employment:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or 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 on call outside normal work hours
- Possible 1-year probationary period
- Direct deposit required within first 30 days
- Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use can lead to removal
- Non-U.S. citizens with under 3 years of recent U.S. residence may be ineligible
- REAL ID or approved 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
- Coronado, California
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 7
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Social Science (0101)
- Announcement
- 27-13085979
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