FFSP Child Counselor

I. 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, and as an authority on evaluating 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; which may include assessing children who are alleged victims of child abuse/neglect, other children in the home, and children who have witnessed domestic abuse. Conduct comprehensive and complex clinical assessments to identify crisis situation. Provide crisis intervention and safety planning, as required.

• Employ various forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family therapy to help children cope with their emotional and behavioral issues stemming from trauma.
• Collaborate with other professionals on treatment planning for child and parenting issues.
• Present case information at Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM), including safety risk(s), and safety planning to ensure children's issues are addressed.
• Congratulate with other providers on the selection or development of group treatment curriculum for children and parents.
• Cook with other providers on the selection or development of group treatment curriculum for children and parents.
• 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.

II. 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, ensuring 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 to include psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention for exhibiting children, youth, and their families.
• Complete all required assessments and documentation (clinical notes, collateral contacts, treatment plans, and required statistical data) in the DoD Military Community and Family Policy PSB-CY Case Management System, as required.
• Schedule and account for all PSB-CY appointments and meetings in the Scheduling Module of the automated FFSP management information system.
• 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 to ensure active-duty military and their families are aware of the continuum of sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators and impact of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth and the services available to them. Promote public awareness, prevention and collaborate with the Public Affairs Office to distribute information, plan community activities, or work with commands to brief units.

III. Non-medical Clinical Counseling for Children (20%)

Provide assessment and short-term, solution focused non-medical clinical counseling services to eligible children, parents and families within the authorized scope of FFSP clinical care. Refer children for child behavioral health follow-up for any psychological disorders or symptoms requiring longer-term and/or behavioral health intervention.

• Conduct on-site/regional quarterly QA reviews of cases, per supervisor, to ensure that all nonmedical clinical counseling provided is safe and of good quality.
• Schedule, account for and document all non-medical clinical counseling appointments and meetings in the Scheduling and Clinical Case Record modules within the automated FFSP management information system.
• Maintain case records and statistics in accordance with Navy policies and regulations.

IV. Community Liaison (10%)

Attend community liaison meetings to establish or strengthen relationships with other agencies serving the target population. Educate and provide case-specific consultation to Navy military and civilian agencies. Use forms and automated systems to maintain complete and timely records and workload statistics of community liaison activities. Testify at juvenile court, family court, and any military legal hearing regarding children, as appropriate.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.