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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Learn more about this agency11/30/2020 to 12/31/2020
$80,000 - $83,000 per year
NF 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
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25% or less - Varies
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Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
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45537
580585900
Incumbent serves as the as the Clinical supervisor for the Substance Abuse Counseling Center (SACC), Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services and works under the overall supervision of the SACC Director (or the MCCS designee). Independently oversees professional counseling staff and the day-to-day operations of an ongoing substance misuse focused counseling program designed to prevent and treat alcohol and drug misuse related problems of active duty military and their eligible family members. Work is reviewed for overall program effectiveness.
As a credentialed Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs diagnosis of mental health disorders and other DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis and determines level of patient treatment that focuses on treatment intensity and individual client needs.
Applies current directives and accepted clinical principles and practices in managing the treatment functions of SACC. Applies professional knowledge of psychological/addiction counseling principles, theories, and methods to specific drug and alcohol situations and problems. Manages a multi-modality, comprehensive alcohol and drug misuse treatment program for active duty military and their eligible family members. Develops and/or provides professional improvement/quality assurance by implementing or maintaining performance improvement and quality assurance processes. Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise. Keeps the Director informed on potential issues and concerns that can affect the viability of the substance misuse program. Maintains contact with other Marine installations, USMC headquarters, community, and private organizations to keep abreast of current research in the field of substance use and misuse and of new and evidence based practices in counseling. Maintains liaison with other counseling/helping programs. Provides expert information to installation commanders, counseling/ helping programs, medical personnel, and civilian community concerning the drug and alcohol treatment program.
Supports internal policies in keeping with existing regulations, management principles, and clinical ethics. Resolves complaints of subordinates. May approve leave, recommend transfers, disciplinary actions, etc., for subordinates as required.
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EVALUATIONS:
Required Degree: Must possess a master’s degree in social work or psychology; or in a related behavioral health field (marriage and family therapy, counseling) from an accredited program.
Required Licensure: Must be licensed at the independent practitioner level.
Required Experience: Must have a minimum of four years post-license professional experience with at least one year of experience as a supervisor of professional clinical providers with an emphasis in substance abuse/addiction services or with co-occurring disorders.
Required Certification: Certified substance abuse counselor (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium substance abuse counselor certification, or state equivalent) required.
Expert knowledge of Marine Corps substance abuse policies, directives and regulations. Make recommendations significantly changing or developing programs. Knowledge of the SACC budgetary goals and objectives. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Marine Corps Order 5300 , USMC model and continuum of care.
Expert knowledge of substance misuse issues within the Marine Corps and related program policies, procedures, and regulations to serve as an installation subject matter expert is highly preferred. Skill to plan, organize, and direct both internal and interdisciplinary clinical team meetings and to communicate effectively with management and command toward understanding and utilization of SACC services. Expert knowledge of the concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to substance misuse and substance use disorders within an active duty population and evidence based counseling techniques. Ability to provide expert clinical supervision of subordinates individually and in group settings. Ability to teach therapeutic techniques in prevention and intervention for substance use disorders to subordinates. Skill and ability to apply this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments, and in the development of new methods, approaches, and treatment procedures. Ability to review and evaluate a wide range of training aids and materials. Expert skill and ability to review and analyze client’s bio-psychosocial history to develop comprehensive treatment and continuing care plan. Must be able to properly document interview findings and diagnoses. Ability to assess the needs of the clients, counsel clients in recognition of their substance use and misuse, and recommend techniques and goals during the treatment phase. Ability to present higher level command briefings, court testimonies, and conduct liaison, in-service, etc. Ability and skill to prepare accurate written case documentation involving multiple treatment goals and more complex cases, general correspondence, congressional correspondence, and staff papers.
This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be suitable for employment and eligible for a background check. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance to travel and/or complete assigned duties that require access to classified national security information.
Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent may serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes: remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone or pager, or regularly checking email to respond to emergencies; remaining in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities, and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work.
NOTE: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
*Education/certification certificate(s) of Master's Degree and a photo copy of current State License at the independent practitioner level and Certified substance abuse counselor (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium substance abuse counselor certification, or state equivalent)
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/580585900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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