SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR NF-04 RFT WWH (TIER III)

About the role

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.

What you will do

• *This is an Interdisciplinary Position in that various specialties in the social and behavioral sciences can provide the necessary background to successfully perform the aspects of the job.
• The exact series of the position will be determined by the background and area of qualification of the employee selected for the position.
• The position is classifiable in either one of the following series: Psychologist, NF-0180-04 or Social Worker, NF-0185-04.
• SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Incumbent serves as the as the Clinical supervisor for the Substance Abuse Counseling Center (SACC), Substance Abuse Program (SAP), 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 non-medical counseling program designed to prevent and provide non-medical counseling and supportive services for alcohol and drug misuse related problems of active duty military and their eligible family members, as space permits.
• Work is reviewed for overall program effectiveness.
• As a privileged and credentialed tier III Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs bio-psychosocial assessments, and reviews clinical assessments of clients; provides a narrative of presenting issues and is familiar with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) psychiatric disorders in order to complete medical referrals and ensure subordinates remain in scope of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to determine level of client services based on American Society of Addiction Medicine¿s Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC2) that focuses on service intensity and individual client needs.
• Screens, interviews and refers, when necessary, cases beyond the professional scope of the SAP staff.
• Applies current directives and accepted clinical principles and practices in managing the non-medical counseling functions of the SAP.
• Applies professional knowledge of psychological/addiction counseling principles, theories, and methods to specific drug and alcohol misuse situations and problems.
• Manages a multi-modality, comprehensive non-medical alcohol and drug misuse service 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 SACC Director informed on potential issues and concerns that can affect the viability of the SAP.
• 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 SAP.
• 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.
• Manages/supervises performance of subordinates.
• Provides clinical supervision.
• Clinical supervision is carried out both in structured one-on-one and group settings.
• It includes case consultation, structured case presentation, initiation of individualized service plans, supervision of in-service training, and assisting the staff members to maintain professional perspective when working with difficult clients, and recognition of their limitations as well as the resource limitations of the program.
• Plans and organizes work to meet workload demands and to manage caseloads among staff members.
• Provides oversight for clinical counselors in supervision and execution of clinical assessments of clients.
• Performs expert level assessment, referral, and service provision of most complex cases.
• Directs clinical counselor in researching and determining professional training needs and opportunities for staff.
• Conducts an on-going review of program functioning, and evaluates service effectiveness.
• Ensures that initial interviews, evaluations, and services are in accordance with established policies and current guidelines.
• Evaluates client progress and adequacy of services and follow-up.
• Establishes individualized performance goals and holds responsibility for the timely accomplishment of work in keeping with overall plans.
• Prepares and conducts in-service training as required by SACC Director.
• Reviews and signs all clinical documentation for tier I and tier II staff in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8.
• Ensures tier I clinical staff adhere to their plan of supervision.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"

Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.

Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

What to expect next

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at *** will be able to view their application status online.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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: *** As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.

Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. This activity is a Drug-free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.