FFSP Child Counselor

Duties

• FAP Assessment and Treatment of Children (40%)
  • Serve as an authoritative expert on the emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns of children, including trauma and child abuse and neglect.
  • Evaluate a child's emotional and mental health needs through use of various assessments.
  • Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments of children in families referred to the FAP for child abuse/neglect and/or domestic abuse allegations.
  • Identify crisis situations and provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
  • Employ various forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family therapy.
  • Collaborate with other professionals on treatment planning for child and parenting issues.
  • Present case information at Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM).
  • Coordinate with military offices (BUMED, CYP, DoDEA), community services, and specialized community clinical providers.
  • Consult with other providers on the selection or development of group treatment curriculum.
  • Coordinate and/or provide in-service training on child abuse, neglect, and trauma to other FFSC staff.
  • Conduct on-site/regional quarterly quality assurance (QA) reviews of cases, per supervisor.
• Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Case Management (30%)
  • Serve as designated case manager and primary FAP point of contact for PSB-CY cases.
  • Ensure all actions comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements.
  • Receive initial reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY).
  • Provide or coordinate clinical services access with other FAP providers or with community clinical providers.
  • Complete all required assessments and documentation (clinical notes, collateral contacts, treatment plans, and required statistical data).
  • Schedule and account for all PSB-CY appointments and meetings.
  • Participate in site/regional quarterly quality assurance procedures.
  • Prepare case summary reports and maintain ongoing contact for all PSB-CY cases.
  • Facilitate FAP training and education services.
  • Promote public awareness, prevention, and collaborate with the Public Affairs Office.
• Non-medical Clinical Counseling for Children (20%)
  • Provide assessment and short-term, solution focused non-medical clinical counseling services.
  • Refer children for child behavioral health follow-up.
  • Conduct on-site/regional quarterly QA reviews of cases.
  • Schedule, account for and document all non-medical clinical counseling appointments and meetings.
  • Maintain case records and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations.
• Community Liaison (10%)
  • Attend community liaison meetings.
  • Establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies serving the target population.
  • Provide case-specific consultation to Navy military and civilian agencies.
  • Use forms and automated systems to maintain complete and timely records and workload statistics.
  • Testify at juvenile court, family court, and any military legal hearing.