Clinical Counselor (Local Remote | US & International Locations)
CICONIX, a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) specializing in military and Veterans healthcare programs, is looking for a skilled Clinical Counselor to support the US Navy’s Fleet & Family Support Program (NFFSP). This role involves providing non-medical counseling and crisis response to Navy personnel, their partners, and dependents.Locations:
Opportunities are available across the U.S. and internationally (must lives within 100 miles of):- Georgia (Augusta)
- Maryland (Baltimore)
- Illinois (Chicago)
- Mississippi (Gulfport)
- Connecticut (Hartford)
- Florida (Jacksonville, Pensacola)
- California (Los Angeles)
- Tennessee (Memphis)
- Louisiana (New Orleans)
- Washington (Seattle)
- International:Djibouti, Japan (Sasebo), Spain (Rota)
Position Overview:
As a Clinical Counselor, you will play a crucial role in providing psychological first aid, crisis response, and non-medical counseling to Navy personnel and their families. This includes assessing and supporting clients dealing with adjustment disorders, family dynamics, and short-term stressors, ensuring that they have access to essential mental health resources.Key Responsibilities:
- Counseling & Support:
Provide individual, couple, and group counseling to address adjustment disorders and other non-medical issues. Utilize best practices to assess and intervene in crisis situations, such as suicidal or homicidal risk. - Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment:
Conduct initial clinical assessments and ongoing risk assessments using the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS) and Veterans Affairs Safety Plan. Create safety plans for clients at risk. - Behavioral Health Referrals:
Make referrals for clients requiring long-term or medical/psychiatric interventions and ensure appropriate follow-up. - Child & Domestic Abuse Reporting:
Report suspected cases of child abuse or domestic violence in accordance with Navy and state requirements, coordinating with civilian authorities and the Family Advocacy Representative. - Telehealth Services:
When needed, provide telephonic and virtual counseling services to support other Navy regions facing increased caseloads. - Documentation & Data Management:
Maintain accurate records for all non-medical counseling services in the Navy’s FFSMIS Clinical Counseling Record System and ensure services are accounted for in the scheduling module.
Required Qualifications:
- Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or Clinical/Counseling Psychology (PhD) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure (current & unrestricted):
- One of the following: LCSW, LMFT, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMHC.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of post-graduate clinical experience, with at least 2000 hours of full-time, supervised clinical work.
- Citizenship & Background Check:
- U.S. Citizenship and successful background investigation are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Military Life Experience:
- Familiarity with the challenges of military life and experience providing short-term counseling for military personnel and their families.
- Cultural Competence:
- Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Clinical & Telehealth Competency:
- Experience working in virtual environments and proficiency in delivering telehealth counseling services.
- Documentation Skills:
- Knowledge of standard clinical documentation practices and military/community referral resources.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong clinical judgment, particularly in crisis intervention and risk assessment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficient communication skills, both oral and written, with a focus on clear documentation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new technology tools for virtual counseling.