Family Advocacy Program Clinical Supervisor

Summary

This position is assigned to the Family Readiness Division;
Fleet and Family Support Program Section, Commander, Navy Installations Command. Directly reports to the Chief of Navy Operations. Mission: provide information, referral, education, training, primary prevention, counseling, advocacy to facilitate operational readiness and personal/family self‑sufficiency.

Accepting applications:
Open 01/28/2026 to 03/31/2026. Salary: $119,630 to $131,590 per year NF‑5.

Location:

Oak Harbor, WA. Remote job:
No. Telework eligible:
No. Travel:
Occasional.

• Serve as the Clinical Supervisor for Family Advocacy Program (FAP) providing direct oversight, comprehensive non‑medical counseling, and case management services.
• Provide Family Advocacy services for active duty, retired military members, their families, and others authorized by Department of Defense (DOD) policy.
• Screen, evaluate and provide counseling for individuals as indicated by interviews and assessment methods.
• Assess individuals, couples, and families and determine service plans. Plan, develop and implement programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure.
• Supervise employees to include assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Serve as the Incident Determination Committee FAP administrator and chair Clinical Case Staff Meetings. Provide World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standards. Promptly report any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
• This is a white‑collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• The incumbent must meet FAP personnel – clinical staff qualifications listed in Title 32 CFR, Part 61, Subpart B, PS 28; and the Tier III qualification requirements described in the current SECNAVINST literature.
• Licensure by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or Counseling.
• This position is designated Non‑Critical Sensitive. Incumbents must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment, including a background investigation and credit check.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so, and periodic re‑verification check of multiple agency records.
• This position requires routine on‑site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off‑site location for situational telework only.

• A Master’s or Doctoral‑level degree from an accredited university or college in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, or other appropriate mental health professional degree.
• The highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorized independent clinical practice in good standing in at least one of the following:
  
  • Licensed clinical social worker
  
  • Licensed marriage and family therapist
  
  • Licensed professional counselor
  
  • Clinical psychologist that meets the DoD requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application.
• Must be able to meet clinical credentialing standards as a Tier III per Secretary of Navy Instruction 1754.8.
• Must have two years of post‑licensure experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse counseling or treatment. Experience counseling a wide range of persons, both military and civilians in stressful and potentially high‑risk situations. Four years of post‑graduate experience…