# FFSP Child Counselor

Hiring organization: [Commander, Navy Installations Command](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/commander-navy-installations-command)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c8d1fe06-9698-495a-9442-b4f96d1ba888

Listed on Commander, Navy Installations Command's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 102246 – 122697 USD per year

## Summary

A clinical counselor for military families through the Navy's Fleet and Family Support Program, assessing and treating children affected by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other trauma. This role suits licensed mental health professionals with expertise in child psychology and family violence who want to serve military communities.

_Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command's wording._

## Skills named

Clinical Documentation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Risk Assessment

## Required

- Master's degree or doctorate in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
- Current and valid state clinical license permitting independent health practitioner status
- Meet Tier II or Tier III SECNAVINST 1754.8 requirements
- Current continuing education credits/units for licensure
- Professional knowledge of child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse dynamics
- Professional knowledge of family violence and risk assessment
- Skill in various counseling approaches and group dynamics
- Knowledge of child development, human behavior, and family systems therapy

## Nice to have

- Knowledge of community resources for problematic sexual behavior in children and youth
- Experience coordinating with military and community agencies
- Experience with multi-media presentation development

Apply on Commander, Navy Installations Command's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890919100