Strategic Resources - Naval Weapons Station, VA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Naval Weapons Station, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking dedicated and passionate Clinical Counselors to provide essential ECRC Family Readiness Coordination Services to the Navy's Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSPs). These services are designed to enhance the well-being of active duty personnel, retirees, civilians (OCONUS), and their families. The role involves implementing and evaluating established services and programs aimed at maximizing the well-being of these groups. The Clinical Counselor will be responsible for developing concepts, structures, processes, procedures, and practices to meet the objectives of the FFSPs. The primary mission of the FFSP is to assist commands in achieving operational readiness, superior performance, member retention, and ensuring a reasonable quality of life for military personnel and their families. The Clinical Counselor will provide non-medical counseling services, including assessments and short-term, solution-focused counseling, primarily through remote platforms such as MS Teams or telephonic contact. The position is remote but requires the counselor to be located within 100 miles of a Navy installation within the area of responsibility. Essential duties include conducting intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients, establishing individual treatment plans, and providing individual, couples, and group counseling. The counselor will also be responsible for immediate intervention and risk assessment, ensuring adequate referral and follow-up for cases presenting suicidal or homicidal risks, and maintaining accurate documentation of counseling services. Counselors must meet the standards of professional and ethical conduct as prescribed by their licensing board and demonstrate clinical competence through direct service experience. They will also be involved in crisis situations, providing sound professional judgment and ethical practice. The role requires participation in quality assurance procedures to ensure the safety and quality of clinical services provided. Overall, the Clinical Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of military personnel and their families, contributing to the overall mission of the Navy's Fleet and Family Support Programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide non-medical counseling to active-duty clients within the assigned area.
  • Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
  • Establish individual treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
  • Provide individual, couples, and group counseling services.
  • Conduct immediate intervention and risk assessments according to best practices in the mental health community.
  • Ensure adequate referral and follow-up for cases presenting suicidal or homicidal risks.
  • Maintain counseling case documentation in the FFSMIS Clinical Counseling Record System.
  • Participate in site/regional quarterly quality assurance procedures to ensure clinical services are safe and of good quality.
  • Provide a warm handoff to appropriate representatives for clients wanting to make restricted reports of domestic abuse or sexual assault.
  • Intervene in crisis situations using sound professional judgment.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited institution.
  • Current, valid, and unrestricted clinical license or certification from a state or U.S. territory authorizing independent clinical practice.
  • Minimum of two years of full-time post-master's supervised clinical experience, including at least 2000 hours.
  • Experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse for a minimum of two years.
  • Demonstrated current clinical competence through direct service clinical experience during the two years preceding hire.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of the difficulties of adjusting to life stresses related to military life.
  • Experience providing short-term counseling for adjustment issues.
  • Knowledge of standard documentation requirements for clinical service.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Professional development opportunities
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