Clinical Counselor

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.

. Provide assessment and short-term, solution-focused non-medical counseling services to eligible individuals, couples, families, and groups .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing non-medical counseling services, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans while maintaining clinical documentation and adhering to ethical standards. Proficient in crisis intervention and risk assessment, with a strong ability to work with diverse populations in both virtual and in-person settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounselingCurrent Clinical LicenseTwo Years Post-Master's Clinical ExperienceCrisis Intervention SkillsExperience With Diverse Populations

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Hard Skills

Counseling ServicesClient IntakeRisk AssessmentTreatment PlanningExpanded AssessmentsDocumentation ManagementCrisis InterventionTelehealth ServicesColumbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS)Veterans Affairs Safety Plan

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProfessional JudgmentInterpersonal SkillsCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health RecordsFFSMIS Clinical Counseling Record SystemFFSMIS Scheduling Module

Certifications & Qualifications

Clinical License In CounselingClinical Social Work LicenseMarriage And Family Therapy LicenseClinical/Counseling Psychology License

Industry Keywords

Non-Medical CounselingBehavioral HealthCrisis SituationsQuality Assurance ProceduresMilitary InstallationTelehealth Clinical ServicesDiverse Racial And Ethnic BackgroundsSuicidal Risk AssessmentDomestic Abuse ReportingFamily Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide assessment and short-term, solution-focused non-medical counseling services to eligible individuals, couples, families, and groups
Conduct individual, couples, and group counseling within the permitted scope of practice
Refer clients requiring longer-term or medical/psychiatric intervention for appropriate behavioral health follow-up
Conduct client intake, screening, assessment, and referral
Establish individual treatment plans with clients
Provide information about Navy programs such as NMC Counseling Services
Provide immediate intervention and risk assessment according to mental health best practices
Educate clients and ensure referral and follow-up for suicidal or homicidal risk
Assess presenting problems and plan effective short-term treatment
Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments using the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS)
Provide ongoing safety planning using the Veterans Affairs Safety Plan
Report suspected child abuse and domestic abuse/violence to local civilian authorities and the Family Advocacy Representative
Provide warm handoffs for restricted domestic abuse and sexual assault reports
Intervene in crisis situations using professional judgment and ethical practice
Serve as duty counselor during rotating shifts to support immediate clinical needs during appointment scheduling calls
Provide temporary virtual surge support across additional Navy Regions
Provide in-person clinical surge support as needed, less than 10% annually
Participate in quarterly quality assurance procedures
Maintain counseling case documentation in the FFSMIS Clinical Counseling Record System
Account for all non-medical counseling services in the FFSMIS scheduling module

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in counseling accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, or master’s degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or master’s degree in marriage and family therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education, or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology plus a one-year clinical internship accredited by the American Psychological Association
Current, valid, and unrestricted clinical license or certification authorizing independent clinical practice in professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical/counseling psychology
Must maintain current clinical credentials and privileges throughout the FFSP assignment
Minimum of two years’ full-time, post-master’s supervised clinical experience
Current clinical competence demonstrated through at least periodic, direct-service clinical experience during the two years preceding hire
Experience providing counseling for groups, couples, and/or families
Experience conducting expanded assessments using relevant industry-approved tools
Experience working in a virtual environment
Ability to manage a large clinical caseload while meeting stringent documentation requirements
Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, and scheduling systems
Must be physically located within a reasonable commuting distance of a military installation
Must be available during the assigned area’s core business hours and flex hours during surge or crisis
Must be able to obtain a U.S. passport for travel
U.S. Citizenship required for positions requiring access to U.S. Government facilities and systems
Reliable transportation to travel to assigned locations and nearby facilities
Dedicated professional workspace that is secure, private, suitable for telehealth clinical services and staff supervision, and free of distractions or personal commitments
Must meet professional and ethical conduct standards prescribed by the applicable discipline or licensing board

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Fully remote work arrangement
Remote support from any location, subject to specified working hours
Opportunity for temporary surge support across additional Navy Regions virtually
Potential less-than-10% annual in-person clinical surge support
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities