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Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to provide direct service in the form of counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, stress reduction, adjustment to military lifestyles, Family Advocacy Program (F AP) case management, treatment services, psycho-educational training programs.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
12/01/2024 to 12/07/2024
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Salary
$74,441 - $96,770 per year
Relocation/Recruitment incentive negotiable in accordance with agency policy
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Pay scale & grade
NF 4
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—Situational as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">No</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
EUR25-045
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Control number
821520200
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
United States Citizens Worldwide, including local U.S. Citizens that are 1) Current permanent NAF/APF employees; or 2) Spouses of active duty military members; or 3) Family members of active duty military member; or 4) Family members of DoD civilians
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Duties
Provides short term, solution focused psychological counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups of people in crisis. Assesses individual/family needs; explores basic personality structure in relation to behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms. Receives and assesses referrals made by military and civilian agencies. Coordinates legal, medical and social services including commands, to assist in treatment and referral.
Initiates, develops, and facilitates group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups, and child/adolescent groups.
Demonstrates effective independent clinical assessment skills by identifying crisis situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required. Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region Quality Assurance (QA) personnel or Supervisor when the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases.
Maintains case records, treatment plans, and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations and updates Management Information System data collection programs as required. Responsible for compliance with Regional and or Local Standard Operating Procedures, FFSC quality standards and CAP-related Desk Guides. Participates in the CAP Quality Assurance Program and peer review process as directed. Performs Family Advocacy Case Management duties, which include receiving initial reports of suspected child and domestic abuse from military and civilian representatives and taking all steps required under the F AP. Provides safety planning, case management, treatment, and education services related to child abuse and domestic abuse. Serves as designated case manager and primary point of contact for domestic and child abuse, SAIL and PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions are in compliance with DOD and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements. Provides timely completion of all required assessments and documentation. Uses information to present initial and follow-up case reviews at multidisciplinary team MDT) meetings ( e.g. medical, legal, law enforcement, and pertinent community departments and agencies) Presents complete and concise case presentations to the Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM) documenting results and implementing recommendations according to guidelines.
Demonstrates effective independent clinical assessment skills by identifying crisis situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, danger of physical or sexual abuse to family members, and increased risk of further family violence. Provides crisis intervention and safety planning as required.
Provides ongoing case management services to assess service and family member needs, confirms follow-through with treatment recommendations, and provides additional resources and referrals as warranted by the case status. Independently manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region QA personnel or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues. Complies with reporting protocols involving high risk and high visibility cases. Develops and provides group and individual treatment targeting victims and offenders of family violence as well as targeting those at risk for violence. Prepares and maintains program documentation, records and reports. Provides timely and accurate completion of the DD Form 2486 in accordance with reporting preferences of all victims of domestic violence. Ensures mandated reporting of child and domestic abuse is completed in accordance with DOD, federal, and state laws governing mandated reporting of family violence. Maintains clinical case record, treatment plans and required statistical data as per guidance. Maintains ongoing contact with the Counseling and Advocacy Program Supervisor (CAPS), Family Advocacy Representative (FAR), or Region QA personnel for all child sexual abuse cases involving alleged active duty offenders or victim dependents.
As directed or required, incumbent facilitates F AP training and education services toensure that active duty military and their families are aware of the problems of domestic violence and the services available to them. Conducts briefs, workshops, and training related to family violence for clinical staff, IDC members, and Command Family Advocacy Representatives where appropriate.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Position is subject to a CNIC credentials review and privileging requirement
- Occasional travel outside the local commuting area is sometimes required.
- Incumbent may be required to travel up to two weeks for the purpose of attending training, conferences, or for the purpose of giving training.
- Incumbent may be required to participate in delivering services on-board Naval vessels as part of the Return and Reunion (R and R) program.
- Must be able to ascend/descend ladders on ships.
- During rotationally designated scheduled time periods to include nights and weekends,
- Incumbent will be required to carry on-call 24/7 response phone and provide after-hours support to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
- This is a non-critical sensitive position, requiring the ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance eligibility, including a five year Child Care Review
- Candidates without a current criminal history background check equivalent to a current Tier 3 Investigation, must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no disqualifying information.
Qualifications
Knowledge of the military lifestyle that furnished 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.
Manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region Quality Assurance (QA) personnel or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues.
Ability to present sensitive, at times controversial, information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner. 5. 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 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Understanding of, and ability to, apply various counseling approaches such as behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Knowledge of family violence treatment principles for victims and offenders.
Knowledge of group dynamics.
Knowledge in the areas of family systems particularly as it relates to patterns of abusive behavior and abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency.
Ability to recognize and define personal and social problems, to independently reach accurate conclusions, and to provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to effectively interview, and clinically respond to the needs of clients including assessing suicidality, homicidality and substance abuse.
Ability to communicate orally to interview alleged offenders and victims; to maintain cooperative and professional relationships with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical treatment facilities, and senior personnel from commands of offenders and victims; function as a member of interdisciplinary teams and participate in case discussions regarding assessment; make presentations; and to exercise strong facilitation skills for individual and group counseling.
Ability to communicate orally and/or in writing to develop and prepare case management memos, correspondence, and reports; to document initial assessments, treatment plans, case notes and other FAP, SAIL and clinical documents in FFSMIS; to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations.
Ability to present to large groups or people, in a variety of settings, on installations, in the community and aboard navy vessels as appropriate/required.
Knowledge and ability to use a computer from home/teleworking and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media and virtual presentations and to facilitate work assignments.
Manages assigned cases, consulting with the Region Quality Assurance (QA) personnel or Supervisor where the case is highly complex or presents with special issues.
Ability to present sensitive, at times controversial, information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner. 5. 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 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Understanding of, and ability to, apply various counseling approaches such as behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning.
Knowledge of family violence treatment principles for victims and offenders.
Knowledge of group dynamics.
Knowledge in the areas of family systems particularly as it relates to patterns of abusive behavior and abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency.
Ability to recognize and define personal and social problems, to independently reach accurate conclusions, and to provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to effectively interview, and clinically respond to the needs of clients including assessing suicidality, homicidality and substance abuse.
Ability to communicate orally to interview alleged offenders and victims; to maintain cooperative and professional relationships with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical treatment facilities, and senior personnel from commands of offenders and victims; function as a member of interdisciplinary teams and participate in case discussions regarding assessment; make presentations; and to exercise strong facilitation skills for individual and group counseling.
Ability to communicate orally and/or in writing to develop and prepare case management memos, correspondence, and reports; to document initial assessments, treatment plans, case notes and other FAP, SAIL and clinical documents in FFSMIS; to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations.
Ability to present to large groups or people, in a variety of settings, on installations, in the community and aboard navy vessels as appropriate/required.
Knowledge and ability to use a computer from home/teleworking and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media and virtual presentations and to facilitate work assignments.
Education
Successful candidates for this position shall meet qualifications as outlined below:
State/U.S. Territory licensure or State/U.S. Territory certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner.
Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology.
When the State/U.S. Territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates must have achieved a passing score on that examination.
Possess at least a master's or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:
Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree.
Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree.
Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship.
Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
Have engaged in 2 years full-time, post-Masters supervised clinical experience.
2 years of specialized experience in domestic abuse and child abuse counseling or treatment.
Additional information
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
The Department of Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should call 011-39-081-568-5612 or e-mail their request to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided 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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Résumé
- Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your Official College transcripts with degree awarded and conferred date
- Proof of Professional Licensure: Provide Copy of State License
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
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- Claiming Family Member Preference? Attached Preference Entitlement Survey and legible copy of sponsor's PCS orders
- Claiming Military Spouse Preference? Attach Military Spouse Preference Form, Preference Entitlement Survey, and legible copy of sponsor's orders.
- Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number, expiration date; and visa page
- Copy of Sojourner's Permit (or receipt of application)
- Overseas Residency Questionnaire
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/07/2024 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12614510
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to NAFPERSONNEL@EU.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given.
Agency contact information
CNRE NAF HRO
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NSA Bahrain
PSC 851 Box 10
FPO, AE 09834-2800
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Next steps
Please ensure that your submission contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your submission does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. 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. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Résumé
- Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your Official College transcripts with degree awarded and conferred date
- Proof of Professional Licensure: Provide Copy of State License
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
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- Claiming Family Member Preference? Attached Preference Entitlement Survey and legible copy of sponsor's PCS orders
- Claiming Military Spouse Preference? Attach Military Spouse Preference Form, Preference Entitlement Survey, and legible copy of sponsor's orders.
- Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number, expiration date; and visa page
- Copy of Sojourner's Permit (or receipt of application)
- Overseas Residency Questionnaire
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/07/2024 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12614510
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to NAFPERSONNEL@EU.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given.
Agency contact information
CNRE NAF HRO
- Address
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NSA Bahrain
PSC 851 Box 10
FPO, AE 09834-2800
US
Next steps
Please ensure that your submission contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your submission does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. 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. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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NSA Bahrain
PSC 851 Box 10
FPO, AE 09834-2800
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