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FFSP Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Coronado, CA $125K Apply by Jul 5, 2026 Social Science INFJINFPINTJINTP HealthcareTransportation
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The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) San Diego is looking for the best, brightest and most adventurous clinical counselors to join our team as Deployed Resiliency Counselors (DRC). The DRC will serve as a credentialed clinical counselor aboard a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVN) or Large Deck Amphibious Assault Ship/ Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHD/LHA). The DRC is assigned to a ship and provides support services to deployed forces both in port or at sea.
What You'll Do
- →The primary purpose of the Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) is to provide professional short-term, solution-focused individual and group counseling for commonly occurring life situations and education on resiliency/wellness topics in a shipboard environment, throughout a ship's lifecycle (pier-side, shipyard maintenance, "workups" and deployments).
- →The applicant will also serve as a liaison to the homeport Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), providing immediate sexual assault response and coordination to allegations of sexual assault.
- →The success of this position is based on the incumbent's ability to successfully embed within the command and operate within a shipboard environment.
- →The DRC actively engages crew members in various resiliency programs in order to ensure highest level of crew readiness for complex missions at sea.
- →The DRC serves as a liaison to the homeport Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and provides safety assessment, safety planning, triage, and treatment for allegations of alleged child or domestic abuse.
- →The DRC assesses and triages clients presenting with a risk of harm to self or others, with appropriate referral to the nearest behavioral health provider.
- →Cases may involve multiple difficult and complex family problems including dual diagnoses, violence and impulsivity, suicidal and homicidal ideations and/or attempts, and a variety of other mental health problems.
- →The DRC provides Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) case management including assessment, safety planning, and care coordination for active-duty personnel with suicide related behavior.
- →The DRC participates in Command Resiliency Team (CRT) initiatives, aiding and providing insight into active-duty wellness programs.
- →Lastly, Performs other duties as assigned.
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
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