Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Clinical Supervisor

About this role

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Five (5) years of progressively responsible specialized experience in providing clinical counseling in the areas of child abuse/neglect, domestic abuse, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and prevention and intervention Professional knowledge gained through extensive education related to Marriage and Family Therapy Education or Social Work Education or Counseling and Related Education or Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

Mastery knowledge of the military lifestyle that furnishes the employee with an understanding of the specific demands of military lifestyles, such as frequent separations, and high-stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families. Ability to advise regional and installation managers and commanding officers on complex and sensitive issues. Ability to present sensitive, and at times, controversial information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner.

Ability to direct and coordinate the work of professional employees. Mastery knowledge of pertinent laws, policies and regulations pertaining to the FAP and the process used to effect change to the FAP. Knowledge of federal, state, and local human service programs, policies and directives. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to modify programs to meet the ever changing needs of the active duty military community.

Ability to recognize, identify and assess mental disorders per the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Understanding of, and ability to apply various counseling approaches such as behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution-focused, and reality therapies. Knowledge of group dynamics. Mastery knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning, and family violence treatment principles for victims and offenders.