Family Advocacy Program Clinical Supervisor

This position is assigned to the Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program Section; Commander, Navy Instillations Command. CNIC is and Echelon II activity directly reporting to the Chief of Navy Operations. The mission of the FFSP is to provide information and referral, education and training, primary prevention, counseling and advocacy to facilitate achieving operational readiness and personal and family self-sufficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's or Doctoral-level degree from an accredited university or college in: social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, or other appropriate human service and/or mental health professional degree. The highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorized independent clinical practice in good standing in at least one of the following: licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meets the DoD requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application. Must be able to meet clinical credentialing standards as a Tier III per Secretary of Navy Instruction 1754.8. Must have two years of post-licensure experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse counseling or treatment. Experience counseling a wide range of persons, both military and civilians in stressful and potentially high-risk situations. Four years of post-graduate experience 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 knowledge of child and adolescent development, problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY), and trauma-informed care. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics. In accordance with DoD Manual 6400.01 Volume I, clinicians providing direct services to children, youth, and families impacted by PSB-CY must have one year experience in or obtain, within 1 year of employment, training in all of the following: PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care. Must have strong case management skills to include: maintain accurate and timely documentation of records and case files. Ensure a smooth implementation and continuum of care, develop and maintain knowledge of referral sources, collaborate and coordinate with other internal departments, outside agencies, and commanders (if indicated) to ensure that the client is receiving the most appropriate services. Must be able to work effectively with representatives of local, county, state, and federal social services agencies. Must have knowledge of civilian and military legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders. Must have knowledge of professional ethics when working with individuals, couples, groups, children, and families. Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic and child abuse is preferred. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred. Must have skills and credentials to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work. In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.5, FAP personnel who provide services to children under 18 years of age will be subject to a favorable National Agency Check Background Security Investigation every five years in order to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children. Personnel must undergo an installation records check, be subject to the additional requirements of the Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries, and the criteria for presumptive and automatic disqualification as specified in section 3 of DoDI 1402.5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems is required. Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment is preferred