Clinical Counselor – Floater

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.

Remote Clinical Counselor Floater providing assessment and non-medical counseling services for the Navy. Supporting individuals, families, and groups with mental health needs remotely and onsite as needed.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in non-medical counseling, crisis intervention, and clinical case management, with a strong focus on risk assessment and safety planning. Proficient in providing telehealth services and maintaining comprehensive clinical documentation in compliance with applicable policies.

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Master's Degree In CounselingLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Crisis InterventionTelehealth Clinical ServicesColumbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS)

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentCase ManagementSafety PlanningRisk AssessmentDocumentation Requirements

Soft Skills

Time ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationCrisis ManagementCultural CompetenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteFFSMIS Clinical Counseling Record SystemTelehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)

Industry Keywords

Non-Medical CounselingMilitary Life AdjustmentsBehavioral Health ProvidersQuality Assurance ProceduresWarm Handoff

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Non-medical counseling: The scope of practice for non-medical counseling is limited to counseling services for other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention and adjustment disorders.
Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
Provide individual and couples, and group counseling.
Perform accurate assessment of the client’s presenting problem and plan effective treatment for that problem.
Provide information about existing Navy programs such as in-person NMC Counseling Services at installations.
Provide immediate intervention and risk assessment IAW best practices in the mental health community and educate
Ensure adequate referral and follow-up of any case presenting suicidal or homicidal risk.
Participate in regional quarterly quality assurance procedures to ensure that all clinical services provided are safe and of good quality.
Maintain counseling case documentation in the FFSMIS Clinical Counseling Record System for all non-medical counseling assessment and counseling services IAW all applicable policies, laws, and instructions.
Provide a warm handoff to the Family Advocacy Representative or FAP Victim Advocate for clients wanting to make a restricted domestic abuse report.
Provide a warm handoff to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or SAPR Victim Advocate for clients wanting to make a restricted sexual assault report.
Intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
Provide temporary surge support (telephonically and through Navy authorized virtual platforms) across additional Navy Regions on an as-needed basis when there is an increased number of cases within a region.
SAIL case management: 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.
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
a master’s degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
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
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 providing case management to clinical clients.
1+ year experience providing clinical services on a telehealth platform.
Minimum of 6 months’ experience with assessing clients for suicidality, managing crises with suicidal clients and implementing safety plans.
Knowledge of standard documentation requirements for clinical services
Ability to locate resources and provide warm handoffs.
Broad knowledge of clinical and non-clinical support services for clients to make referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations.
Ability to prioritize tasks and possess strong time management skills; ability to handle a caseload of 25-30 and complete all notes in 48 hours.
Ability to work and thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, to include case management and clinical documentation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and skilled in the use of office software.
Must be physically located within a reasonable commuting distance of a military installation.
Must have a dedicated professional workspace that provides a secure, private environment suitable for telehealth clinical services and is free of distractions or personal commitments during the workday.
Must be flexible to support clients across time zones, including the ability to respond to surge assignments or travel needs that may arise with limited notice.
Knowledge of the difficulties of adjusting to general life stresses as well as those resulting from the requirements of military life

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options