USA remote
CLINICAL COUNSELOR (FAP) NF4
About this role
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TIER II and III: A Master's 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 that is current, valid, unrestricted and in good standing in at least one of the following: clinical social work, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meet the DoD requirements.
Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application. Tier II must have engaged in 2 years, that includes at least 2,000 hours, full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience. Tier III must have engaged in at least two years post licensure, that includes at least 2,000 hours post licensure or 4,000 hours post graduate degree, full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting. At least two years' experience working in the field of child and domestic abuse counseling or treatment.
Must be able to work effectively with representatives of local, county, state, and federal social services agencies. One year experience in or ability to obtain, within 1 year of employment, training in all of the following: PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care. Experience counseling a wide range of persons in stressful and potentially high-risk situations. Skills to provide non-medical clinical counseling services to victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, and alleged abusers.
Must be skilled in conducting client intake to include; informed consent, psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, development of a service plan, and clinical note taking. Experience in providing services to both military and civilians preferred. Must have knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in relation to social patterns.
Must have training in child and adolescent development, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and trauma-informed care. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics. Must have knowledge of civilian and military legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders. Must have knowledge of the professional ethics when working with individuals, couples, groups, children, and families.