Counselor, Military Support

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.

SAIL Case Manager providing clinical case management and support for Sailors post-suicide incident. Collaborating with commands and managing crisis situations using evidence-based assessments.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive Command and non-Command referrals and make an introductory contact to referred Sailors to provide information about the SAIL program.
Provide an initial clinical assessment and ongoing risk assessments using the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS).
Provide ongoing safety planning using the Veterans Affairs Safety Plan.
Collaborate closely with Sailor’s Command providing routine updates regarding sailor risk, safety, and progress in their recovery in accordance with the DoDI 6490.08.
Provide clinical case management to Sailors enrolled in SAIL per published protocols and procedures.
Ensure enrolled Sailors are connected to behavioral health providers and other supportive resources, as indicated, throughout SAIL engagement.
Ensure Command referral information for Sailors who decline or who cannot be contacted is documented in the FFSMIS SAIL Record System.
At the conclusion of SAIL services, alert command that SAIL services are ending and advise on procedures if the Sailor’s risk of suicide related behavior returns.
Report suspected child abuse and domestic abuse/violence to the local civilian authorities and the Family Advocacy Representative IAW Navy and state requirements.
For clients wanting to make a restricted domestic abuse report, provide a warm handoff to the installation Family Advocacy Representative or FAP Victim Advocate.
For clients wanting to make a restricted sexual assault report, provide a warm handoff to the installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or SAPR Victim Advocate.
Ensure Sailors receive an initial evaluation by Military Treatment Facility/Emergency Department qualified staff after suicide related behavior or ideation in accordance with local emergency response procedures and in coordination with the Sailor’s command.
Collaborate with Sailors behavioral health treatment provider(s), and other service providers upon receipt of release of information from the Sailor.
Participate in site/regional quarterly quality assurance procedures to ensure that all SAIL services provided are safe and of good quality.
Document and maintain current records in the FFSMIS SAIL Record System for all SAIL contacts, assessments, and case management services provided IAW Navy requirements.
Ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense.
Maintain SAIL case documentation IAW all applicable policies, laws and instructions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in counseling accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs OR a Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR a Master’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 PLUS a one-year clinical internship accredited by the American Psychological Association.
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 psychology- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist/ Licensed PhD in Psychology), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCPC (Licensed Certified Professional Counselor), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor).
A minimum of two years- of full-time, post-master’s supervised clinical experience.
2+ years’ experience providing case management to clinical clients.
1+ year experience providing clinical services on a telehealth platform.
Minimum of 6 months experience with managing crises with suicidal clients and implementing safety plans.
Minimum of 6 months experience assessing suicidality risk.
Knowledge of standard documentation requirements for clinical services.
Ability to work and thrive in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and skilled in the use of office software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical assessmentrisk assessmentsafety planningcase managementcrisis interventionsuicidality risk assessmenttelehealth servicesdocumentation requirementsbehavioral health treatmentquality assurance procedures

Soft Skills

professional judgmentethical practiceorganizational skillstime managementcommunication skillsability to work under stresscollaborationcultural competenceinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

LCSWLMFTLCPLPCLCPCLMHC