Interdisciplinary Psychologist Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Interdisciplinary Psychologist Social Worker in the Commander, Navy Installations based in Atsugi, Japan. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing counseling treatment education and awareness to military personnel and their families in the areas of domestic violence family dynamics parenting stress and family strengths AND provide liaison/consultation services to strengthen relationships with federal and non government agencies. This position is a TIER TWO clinical care practitioner. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.8: 1. Possess at least a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:a. Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent degree ORb. Masters degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree ORc. Masters degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree ORd. Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a oneyear APA accredited clinical internship2. State or U.S. territory license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Social Work Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.3. When the state or U.S. territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination candidates for privileging must have achieved a passing score on that examination.4. Must have engaged in two years fulltime postmasters supervised clinical experience. This position is a TIER THREE clinical care practitioner with clinical supervisor eligibility. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.8:1. Possess at least a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:a. Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent degree ORb. Masters degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree ORc. Masters degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree ORd. Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a oneyear APA accredited clinical internship2. State or U.S. territory license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Social Work Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.3. When the state or U.S. territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination candidates for privileging must have achieved a passing score on that examination.4. Must have engaged in two years fulltime postmasters supervised clinical experience AND have two years fulltime clinical experience post independent licensure or certification. Required Certifications or License:NOTE: Must possess a current valid unrestricted license or certificationGS018011: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). GS018511: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/groupstds/gsadmin.asp. Psychology Series 0180 (opm.gov)Social Work Series 0185 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Overseas information please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.