The On-Site Clinical Counselor provides short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible individuals, couples, families, or groups, with a focus on “Other Conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention” and Adjustment Disorders. They may offer temporary surge support, deliver non-medical sessions (including individual and group counseling, walk-around engagement, and psychoeducation workshops), and provide information/referral during D&S (Departure & Separation) deployments. Counselors refer clients needing long-term or specialized care, participate in virtual quarterly QA procedures, and maintain documentation in FFSMIS (Fleet and Family Support Management Information System) (including unmet counseling requests). 

*This position is contingent upon future award

MUST be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Responsibilities

Receive and triage referrals for individuals, couples, and families facing deployment, grief, relocation, relationship conflict, parent–child issues, and other stressorsProvide short-term, evidence-based counseling and crisis intervention, including after-hours coverage and immediate risk assessment for suicide or violenceLead assessment, treatment planning, and full case management for child and spouse abuseAct as primary FAP (Family Advocacy Program) point of contact and ensure Incident Determination Committee complianceMaintain complete case records, treatment plans, and utilization data in FFSMIS (Fleet and Family Support Management Information System)Participate in quality-assurance and peer-review processesCoordinate intervention services for offenders and connect victims, non-offending parents, and PSB-CY cases with ongoing support resourcesAdvise commanders and multidisciplinary partners on risk mitigation, mandatory reporting, and follow-up actionsDesign and deliver recurring training, briefs, and public-awareness campaigns on family violence, victim sensitivity, and community coordinationBuild and sustain partnerships with military, civilian, and community agenciesRepresent the Navy at liaison meetings, courts, and boards to enhance prevention and response efforts

Requirements

Minimum educational qualifications

Master's degree in counseling accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; a master's degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationMaster's degree in marriage and family therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education, or a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, and a one-year clinical internship accredited by the American Psychological Association

Minimum professional qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted clinical license or certification from a state or U.S. territory authorizing independent clinical practice in the fields of professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical/counseling psychologyEach clinical counselor must maintain current clinical credentials and privileges throughout their FFSP (Navy Fleet and Family Support Program) assignment  

Minimum experience

Two years of full-time post-master's supervised clinical experience.Counselors must meet the standards of professional and ethical conduct prescribed by their particular discipline or licensing board and demonstrate current clinical competence through direct service clinical experience during the 2 years preceding hire 

This position supports the Navy Fleet and Family Support contract. NFFS delivers comprehensive Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) services worldwide, ensuring consistent, high-quality support for active-duty Sailors, retirees, eligible civilians overseas, and their families. The program implements, evaluates, and continually refines established FFSP offerings—developing the concepts, structures, and processes needed to maximize well-being across all installations. Key objectives include providing global staffing to supplement existing FFSP personnel through remote or surge/on-demand support, and delivering webinar hosting, production, and facilitation via a robust learning-management system.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.