Mobile FAP Case Manager

Summary

The Family Advocacy Program is a congressionally mandated DoD program that provides clinical assessment, intervention, treatment, and services for incidents of child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence (IPV), and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth (PSB-CY) involving service members and their families. The program operates in cooperation with commands, military stakeholders, civilian law enforcement and social service agencies. The primary goals of FAP are prevention, victim safety and support, rehabilitative interventions, command and offender accountability, and a consistent and appropriate coordinated community response.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Travel to locations designated by CNIC and serve in a FAP case manager role at those locations for 3-6 months.
• Serve as a community liaison to ensure an effective coordinated community response to allegations of child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse including situations with high-risk for bodily harm or lethal violence within the family.
• Conduct clinical interviews to assess individuals and identify the development of behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms.
• Cook up clinical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on family maltreatment.
• Synthesize assessments and prepare cases for presentation to the incident determination committee for status determination.
• Prepare cases for Clinical Case Staffing Meetings, including clinical recommendations for all involved parties.
• Participate in quarterly quality assurance procedures to ensure that all clinical services provided are safe and of good quality.
• Support coordinated community responses (HRV-CCR) to reduce family violence and protect victims.
• Liaison with HRV-CCR team in cases where there is a threat of immediate and serious harm to service members, their families, or unmarried intimate partners.
• Engage in comprehensive intervention, assessment, and support in high-risk situations ensuring continuous monitoring and safety planning to protect victims and maintain FAP program integrity.
• When not onsite, conduct all aforementioned duties virtually, other than conducting clinical interventions.

Required Education And/or Experience

• Master in Social Work that included a Practicum; OR a Master of Science, Master of Arts, or doctoral-level degree in human service or mental health from an accredited university or college; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Clinical Psychology; OR two full academic years of graduate study in Counseling Psychology with a one-year clinical internship accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• A current, valid and unrestricted clinical license or certification from a state or U.S. territory authorizing independent clinical practice in the fields of professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or clinical/counseling psychology- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist/ Licensed PhD in Psychology), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCPC (Licensed Certified Professional Counselor), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor).
• A minimum of two years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience.
• Counselors must meet the standards of professional and ethical conduct prescribed by their particular discipline or licensing board and demonstrate current clinical competence through at least periodic, direct service clinical experience during the 2 years preceding hire.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse.
• Broad understanding of related behavioral health concerns such as substance abuse, trauma, and child/adolescent behavioral issues.
• Broad understanding of related behavioral health concerns such as substance abuse, trauma, and child/adolescent behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of military culture, lifestyle, and associated stressors impacting service members and their families.
• Familiarity with clinical and non-clinical community resources to support victims and coordinate referrals.
• Skilled in crisis intervention, exercising sound professional judgment and ethical decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to conduct interviews, provide briefings and training, and present sensitive information professionally.
• Ability to collaborate with command leadership, other agencies, and service providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation systems and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to develop professional reports, correspondence, and multimedia training materials.
• Must be physically located within a reasonable commuting distance of a military installation.
• Must be able to obtain a US passport for travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local to one of the following areas: Hampton Roads, VA; San Diego, CA; Jacksonville, FL; Japan.
• Knowledge of available military and community referral resources.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Physical Demands

• Travels frequently, including internationally.
• Works in office areas.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Uses personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers and other office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.