Mental Health Clinician - Kadena Air Base, Japan
Description
PRIMARY MISSION:
The Mental Health Clinician provides embedded behavioral health support to Special Operations Forces personnel and their families as part of an integrated Preservation of the Force and Family team. The clinician delivers assessment, treatment, crisis response, consultation, prevention, and resilience services that support readiness, performance, and continuity of care in an overseas environment.
This position is contingent upon F3EA receiving contract award and Government approval. Employment will not begin unless and until the position is funded and authorized.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct clinical interviews, behavioral health assessments, risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations within the scope of licensure and granted privileges.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and appropriate referral or coordination for higher levels of care.
- Collaborate with POTFF professionals, military treatment facilities, installation resources, and community providers to coordinate care and strengthen readiness.
- Provide prevention, psychoeducation, resilience, and performance-support activities tailored to the supported SOF population.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, workload data, and required program reports in accordance with privacy, credentialing, and quality standards.
- Advise supported leaders on behavioral health trends and readiness considerations while protecting patient confidentiality and clinical independence.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
- None
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted independent clinical license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- At least two years of independent clinical experience in a behavioral health setting following completion of required supervised practice.
- Ability to satisfy applicable Government credentialing, privileging, health, and background-screening requirements.
- Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain it before beginning clinical duties.
- Ability to relocate to and work on site in Okinawa, Japan, and meet applicable overseas employment requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Experience supporting military, Special Operations, high-performance, or other operational populations.
- Experience with trauma-informed care, suicide-risk management, substance-use concerns, and family or relationship interventions.
- Prior embedded-clinician or overseas clinical experience.
WORK AUTHORIZATION AND SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRMENTS
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in a clinical and office environment, with routine computer use, walking between supported facilities, and occasional participation in unit activities or training events. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on contract and mission requirements.