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The primary purpose of the position is to provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling to active duty personnel, retired military members, reserve components, and their families.
04/08/2025 to 05/08/2025
$71,244 - $75,993 per year
NF 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - Occasional travel outside the local commuting area is sometimes required. Incumbent may be required to travel for up to two weeks for the purpose of attending or giving trainings.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Temporary - Tier 1 position not to exceed 2 (two) years
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week; Work Schedule: 0730 - 1600
Competitive
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25-12722310
834957200
This position is that of a Pre-licensed clinical counselor located within the Counseling and Advocacy Program (CAP) at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC). FFSC provides an array of quality of life programs to active duty, reservists, retirees, and their families, such as individual, family, and marriage counseling; consultations; resource referrals; workshops; and other programs to enhance personal and family resiliency.
The primary purpose of the position is to provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling to active duty personnel, retired military members, reserve components, and their families. The incumbent primarily focuses on matters pertaining to family dynamics, couples communication, stress reduction, and adjustment to military life.
Clinical counseling includes the psychosocial assessment of individuals, development of treatment plans, treatment delivery, and appropriate referral. Family Advocacy Program (FAP) case management includes the identification, reporting, safety planning, psychosocial and risk assessments, treatment planning, treatment, referral, and follow-up of intimate partner violence and child abuse allegations for active duty military members and their families. Cases may involve multiple difficult and complex family problems including dual diagnoses, violence and impulsivity, and a variety of other mental health problems. Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) case management includes assessment, safety planning, and care coordination for active duty personnel with suicide related behavior.
The incumbent facilitates support groups or seminars/training focused on both prevention and intervention. Plans, develops and implements programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. Develops and maintains professional standards of service, community referral resources, and a close network with other service providers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
**Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
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Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
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