FFSP Child Counselor

NAVBASE Point Loma; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVBASE Point Loma is seeking a Clinical Counselor to assess and counsel children referred to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) within CNIC’s FFSP. A state-licensed professional with an advanced degree is required, with expertise in abuse dynamics, risk assessment, safety planning, and family systems therapy.

Engagement includes collaboration with law enforcement, CPS, and medical teams. The role emphasizes case documentation, treatment planning, and interagency coordination to support children,

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, MFT, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited US institution; must hold and maintain state clinical license and CE credits.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families affected by child abuse/neglect or domestic violence.
• Knowledge of family violence dynamics; apply DSM-5 to identify risk and coordinate safety planning.
• Experience with various counseling approaches and group dynamics for at-risk individuals and families.
• Understanding patterns of abusive behavior, substance abuse, and family systems; develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Knowledge of human behavior, psychology, and ability to discuss sensitive topics with anatomically correct language.
• Strong verbal communication; interview clients; collaborate with law enforcement, CPS, and medical facilities; deliver presentations.
• Strong written communication; use Navy/DoD systems; document case management, reports, and training plans.
• Knowledge of PSB-CY community resources and coordinating responses for affected children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel children referred to FAP.
• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, CPS, and medical treatment facilities.
• Document cases and prepare treatment plans, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Child counseling

Adolescent counseling

Family dynamics

Risk assessments

Safety planning

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Written documentation

Collaboration with authorities

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology (US accredited)

Tools

Navy/DoD information systems

Case management software

Job description

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).

• 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.


• Professional knowledge of and skill in working with children, adolescents, parents and families in situations of child abuse/neglect or domestic abuse.


• Professional knowledge of family violence dynamics and skill in applying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning.


• Professional knowledge of and skill in applying various counseling approaches and knowledge of group dynamics to work difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families who engage in at-risk behavior.


• Professional knowledge of patterns of abusive behavior, abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency within families to accurately address a wide variety of behaviors and provide or coordinate the appropriate treatment plan for addressing clients specific needs.


• Professional knowledge of human behavior, research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy principles and processes to recognize risk factors associated with child vulnerability, family adversity, modeling of coercion, modeling of sexuality; and use anatomically correct language when discussing the body or behaviors.


• Expert knowledge of and skill in applying professional verbal communication techniques and methods to present sensitive and potentially controversial information to various groups; effectively interview FAP involved individuals and family members; effectively collaborate with law enforcement, child protective services, and medical treatment facilities; and deliver presentations.


• Skill in employing professional written communication methods and techniques, and knowledge of and skill in using various software programs and Navy/DoD information systems to compose correspondence; develop case management/treatment case documentation, reports, training plans, multi-media presentations; and document and account for FAP and PSB-CY requirements and services provided.


• Knowledge of community resources for PSB-CY and skill in coordinating community response to provide services and referral to children, youth and families affected by PSB-CY and coordinate community response for PSB-CY cases.