Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat Misawa, Japan

The Leidos Performance and Readiness division is hiring a counselor for our Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Marines Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program.  This program implements a community-based adolescent support and counseling program for the adolescent dependents of U.S. Service members at U.S Military installations.  The essential clinical services include assessment, early intervention, and counseling services for adolescents and their families for Alcohol and other drug (AOD) and other behavioral health risk factors.  The essential prevention and education aspect of the role includes classroom education for adolescents, in-service training to community agencies, community education, screening for and facilitation of prevention support groups for youth from high-risk environments and participation in community awareness campaigns. This position is currently UNFUNDED and reflects a possible future opportunity. Applying to the role will allow us to contact you if/when funding occurs. A response to this posting may not be immediate. This program offers year-round services, with counselors embedded in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.  Length of initial assignment is 3 years, followed by options to renew annually for the duration of the contract. Position not located in USA, relocation to assignment location is required as an expatriate.  Relocation assistance provided. Candidate must possess a valid state clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology) and meet the Defense Health Agency (DHA) requirements for independent credentialing and privileging by the local Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) as outlined in the qualifications section.  Additionally, candidate must have engaged in direct patient care within the past two years (peer-reviewable experience).  Completion of DHA reference forms by a current or recent clinical supervisor and peer is required for MTF credentialing and privileging before hire. Primary Responsibilities Developing and implementing a community-based adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment program Interfacing and networking with military branches and the community to identify adolescents in need of services Supporting family quality of life by offering individual, group and family counseling Intake, screening, assessment, and management of case load Provide AOD training and specialized education on a variety of topics Treatment planning, discharge, records management, and continuing care planning for caseload Participation in quality assurance Case record management and documentation Securing and maintaining written referral agreements with all community agencies and briefing referral agencies about the ASACS program Demonstrate creativity and skill in prevention education, community referral agreements, and program marketing Utilize word processing, basic databases/email systems, and manage files electronically Apply knowledge of risk management and program development to enhance services and programs Qualifications are dependent on license held: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Current independent license as LCSW with no adjudicated adverse actions on the licensure Master’s or higher-level degree from a mental health counseling program of education and training accredited for Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Two (2) years of supervised post graduate counseling experience working with an adolescent population. Those with experience in treatment of adolescent substance abuse preferred Actively practiced in the past two (2) years (i.e., direct patient care that is peer reviewable) The possession of or eligibility for a state or national alcohol and drug counseling (AOD) certification Must hold a current US driver’s license and be eligible to obtain a US military ID ca ... (truncated, view full listing at source)