Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
EURAFCENT Naval Support Activity Naples N91
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Summary
Serve as a Non-medical Clinical Counselor within, Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is to provide nonmedical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups on family dynamics, parent-child interaction, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circ*mstances, adjustment to military life, and psycho-educational training programs.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
06/07/2024 to 06/17/2024
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Salary
$74,441 - $96,770 per year
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Pay scale & grade
NF 4
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Naples, Italy
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework 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 reimbursem*nt 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)
0101 Social Science
0180 Psychology
0185 Social Work
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
Secret
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
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Announcement number
EUR24-091
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Control number
794711300
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This job is open to
- The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive and assess referrals made by military and civilian agencies for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing situational stressors. Provide direct, short term, solution focused NMC counseling services. Develop and execute short-term, solution-focused NMC counseling treatment plans. Assess and triage clients who present risk to harm self or others, and refer to the appropriate, nearest behavioral health provider. Initiate, develop, and facilitate group treatment programs to address the needs of families, such as marital groups and child and adolescent groups. Provide critical incident intervention services, when requested.
Draft letters to commands, Navy housing, security, and other departments, as required, regarding case management/progress. Serve as the installation FAP clinical subject matter expert (SME), consulting installation leadership, medical professionals and the command triad of FAP involved military service/family members regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention, and utilizing evidence-based treatment strategies and treatment.
Provide initial and on-going case management services. Provide non-medical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on matters pertaining to family maltreatment and collaborate with community stakeholders. Initiate, develop, and facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs to address the needs of families involved in and at risk for family violence.
Continually monitor and collaborate with the FAP Supervisor or FAR on all child sexual abuse cases involving alleged active-duty offenders or family member victims. Coordinate or deliver FAP training and facilitate education services and ongoing communication to inform active-duty military and their families of the problems of family violence, FAP requirements and the services available to them. Conduct family violence briefs, workshops, and training for clinical staff, IDC members, base security, NCIS, Child Development Centers, Senior Enlisted Advisors, new commanders, and FAP Command point of contacts, when appropriate.
Participate in developing group treatment curricula by providing session-specific materials and research-based justifications, when appropriate. Provide after-hour on-call services, as directed or when needed, for emergent family advocacy situations (i.e., domestic abuse, child abuse/neglect or suicide risk related to family violence), including consulting with command/security, evaluating needs, crisis intervention and stabilization, safety planning, information and referral, and victim advocacy. Receive reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY) from military and civilian representatives and take appropriate action per FAP PSB-CY requirements. Provide or coordinate clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community clinical providers for exhibiting children, youth, and their families, including psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention. Coordinate with healthcare providers on safety and supervision planning for children and families affected by problematic sexual behaviors. Serve as the designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY cases.
Promote public awareness, prevention, early identification, and appropriate resources and referral information for PSB-CY through training, coordinated public awareness campaigns, distributed information, community activities, or unit briefings. Coordinate with military offices(BUMED, chaplains, CYP, DoDEA), community services, and specialized community clinical providers on providing accessible and tailored services to meet the unique needs (e.g., cultural development) of children and families, including trauma-informed, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate assessments and clinical response plans for exhibiting children or youth.Liaison with cities, counties, states, federal, non-government agencies, and military agencies and commands to enhance FAP prevention and response affecting the military community. Represent the Navy at community liaison meetings, educating on domestic violence risk/protective factors, collaborating on coordinating services for military members and their families, and engaging in community family violence prevention and awareness activities to establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies serving the target population.
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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.
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.
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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
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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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:
- Resume that includes relevant work experience with start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary, as well as any applicable education and contact information.
- For current or previous Federal employees, the resume should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
- Must provide State/U.S. Territory licensure or State/U.S. Territory certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner.
- If qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience, attach proof of education (transcripts, certifications, degree, etc.).
- If you are a current or previous Federal employees, attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
- If you are a veteran claiming Veterans Priority Consideration, attach your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, receipt of medals and campaign badges, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable.
FOR APPLICANTS RESIDING IN NAPLES, ITALY:
- Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number and expiration date
- Copy of PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
- Copy of Italian Visa
- Copy of Sojourner's Permit (or receipt of application)
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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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
- Phone
- 081-568-2838
- NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil
- Address
- Region NAF HRO / NSA Naples
PSC 817 Box 108
FPO, AE 09622-0108
US
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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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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume that includes relevant work experience with start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary, as well as any applicable education and contact information.
- For current or previous Federal employees, the resume should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
- Must provide State/U.S. Territory licensure or State/U.S. Territory certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner.
- If qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience, attach proof of education (transcripts, certifications, degree, etc.).
- If you are a current or previous Federal employees, attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
- If you are a veteran claiming Veterans Priority Consideration, attach your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, receipt of medals and campaign badges, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable.
FOR APPLICANTS RESIDING IN NAPLES, ITALY:
- Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number and expiration date
- Copy of PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
- Copy of Italian Visa
- Copy of Sojourner's Permit (or receipt of application)
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
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.
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Agency contact information
CNRE NAF HRO
- Phone
- 081-568-2838
- NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil
- Address
- Region NAF HRO / NSA Naples
PSC 817 Box 108
FPO, AE 09622-0108
US
Learn more about this agency
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.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/794711300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
