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FFSP Child Counselor
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Point Loma Complex $102K – $123K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Social Science INFJINFPINTJINTP HealthcareTransportation
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Serve as a Clinical Counselor for children within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) (N914). The primary purpose of the position is to assess and counsel children in families referred to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP).
What You'll Do
- →FAP Assessment and Treatment of Children (40%) Serve as an authoritative expert on the emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns of children, including trauma and child abuse and neglect, and as an authority on evaluating a child's emotional and mental health needs through use of various assessments.
- →Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments of children in families referred to the FAP for child abuse/neglect and/ or domestic abuse allegations; which may include assessing children who are alleged victims of child abuse/neglect, other children in the home, and children who have witnessed domestic abuse.
- →Conduct comprehensive and complex clinical assessments to identify crisis situation.
- →Provide crisis intervention and safety planning, as required.
- →Employ various forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family therapy to help children cope with their emotional and behavioral issues stemming from trauma.
- →Coordinate assessment findings.
- →Collaborate with other professionals on treatment planning for child and parenting issues.
- →Coordinate and/or provide in-service training on child abuse, neglect, and trauma to other FFSC staff.
- →Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance (QA) reviews of cases, per supervisor.
- →Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Case Management (30%) Serve as 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.
- →Receive initial reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY)..Provide or coordinate clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community clinical providers to include psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention for exhibiting children, youth, and their families.
- →Complete all required assessments and documentation (clinical notes, collateral contacts, treatment plans, and required statistical data) in the DoD Military Community and Family Policy PSB-CY Case Management System, as required.
- →Schedule and account for all PSB-CY appointments and meetings in the Scheduling Module of the automated FFSP management information system.
- →Participate in site/regional quarterly quality assurance procedures.
Requirements
- ✓A Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution from any US State.
- ✓Have and maintain a current and valid state clinical license that permits the incumbent to function as an independent health practitioner and fully meet and maintain the Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements.
- ✓Are current in continuing education credits/units to maintain license.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5b39fe03-7c99-47cd-a3fa-765ea8fcdc22
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