Interdisciplinary Social Advocacy Clinical Counselor Psychologist Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Interdisciplinary Social Advocacy Clinical Counselor Psychologist Social Worker in the Commander, Navy Installations based in Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position 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: 1) Identifying personal and social problems to independently reach accurate conclusions and to provide appropriate solutions 2) Clinically responding to the needs of clients in crisis and abuse situations including assessing suicidal/homicidal situations substance abuse and domestic violence and 3) Documenting psychosocial assessments treatment plans and case review committee reports. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Tier Two Clinical Care Provider: This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.7A: 1. State or U.S. territory license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner. 2. 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. 3. Possess at least a masters degree in one of following clinical fields: a. Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree OR b. Social Work from a school accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree OR c. Psychology from a doctoral program approved by APA or an equivalent degree. 4. Have engaged in 2 years that includes at least 2000 hours fulltime postmasters supervised clinical experience. (NOTE: Your resume must support your answer and you must submit appropriate documents for verification.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/0100/socialscienceseries0101/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/0100/psychologyseries0180/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/0100/socialworkseries0185/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/urlListbyOccupationalSeries WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed under constant demands to meet deadlines for completion of tasks. Work also involves dealing with sensitive controversial and emotional issues due to the nature of sexual and/or child abuse allegations suicidal and homicidal ideations and other violent behavior. 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.

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.