CLINICAL COUNSELOR- FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

Department of Defense - Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

Full-time

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive FAP services to active duty Marines, their family members, and others as authorized by Department of Defense (DoD) policy.
• Provide non-medical counseling, screening, assessment, evidence-based and informed interventions, service planning, and clinical case management services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals, couples and families and make recommendations for services.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups, classes, and workshops that focus on both prevention and intervention with child abuse, domestic abuse, and PSB-CY.
• Plan, develop, and implement services and initiatives designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure.
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation related to clinical counseling notes, individualized service plans, and other documentation as required by FAP policy.
• Participate in the confidential Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM) for clinical recommendations.
• Prepare and participate in the administrative process of the Incident Determination Committee (IDC).
• Provide direct services to include screening, assessment, non-medical counseling, safety planning, and referrals with children exhibiting PSB-CY.
• Establish and maintain command and military community relationships.
• Provide World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Masters or Doctoral-level degree from a college or university with a program nationally accredited in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or other appropriate human service and/or mental health professional degree.
• Highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorizes independent clinical practice.
• At least two years experience working in the field of child and domestic abuse counseling or treatment.
• One year experience in or ability to obtain training in PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience counseling a wide range of persons in stressful and potentially high-risk situations.
• Knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, and psychological factors in relation to social patterns.
• Strong case management skills to include maintain accurate and timely documentation of records and case files.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and knowledge of electronic case management system.
• Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in providing services to both military and civilians preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic abuse and child abuse is preferred.

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges