Clinical Counselor

CICONIX, a Veteran-Owned Small Business, is seeking a skilled Clinical Counselor to support the US Navy's Fleet & Family Support Program (NFFSP). 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.

• 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: 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.

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or Clinical/Counseling Psychology (PhD) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LCP, LPC, LCPC, or 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.

• 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.

$65,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience and location.

Positions are contingent and will begin upon contract award.