FFSP Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC)

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) San Diego is looking for the best, brightest and most adventurous clinical counselors to join our team as Deployed Resiliency Counselors (DRC). The DRC will serve as a credentialed clinical counselor aboard a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVN) or Large Deck Amphibious Assault Ship/ Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHD/LHA). The DRC is assigned to a ship and provides support services to deployed forces both in port or at sea.

A master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution from any US State. Have and maintain a current and valid state clinical license in any US State that permits the incumbent to function as an independent health practitioner and fully meet and maintain the Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements. Are current in continuing education credits/units to maintain license. Must have a minimum of 18 months of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience. Shall have two years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse. Knowledge of military language, customs, and culture to include navigating shipboard dynamics. Independent clinical skills and sound judgment necessary to provide assessment, triage, referral and case management of clients presenting with a risk of harm to themselves or others, domestic violence, and child abuse. Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management documentation, psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, correspondence, and reports. Ability to intervene in crises, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively communicate with military and civilian medical, social services, law enforcement, and legal personnel. Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, frequent interruptions, and pressures of short deadlines. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). The applicant may be required to travel, deploy, or provide services at homeport during a variety of crises and disasters, including serving during times of world conflict, natural disasters, accidents, man-made crises, and other situations as an extension of the FFSC mass care and crisis response program. During deployment, there will be limitations on privacy and activities due to the shipboard environment