BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER / NF5 Job in Oceanside, CA

Vacancy No. 70517 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $125,000.00 to $135,000.00 Grade 05 to 05
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/18/2024 Close Date 11/3/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Oceanside, CA


Summary

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.

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Duties

Serves as Program Manager and a recognized program expert of the installation Behavioral Health Branch/Program, Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services that includes oversight and management of:  operation of several facilities, full scope of complex programming, related services and supervision of financial, personnel and property resources and high visibility installation level programming consisting of:  policy development, planning, implementation of services and execution of  associated initiatives.  Independently oversees day-to-day operation of a program that encompasses:  mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency for a program with characteristics that complicate operations such as:  wide dispersion of activities and various shifts of operations and/or a large and/or diverse population.  Monitors project activities to mitigate risks and maximize resources that can have affects on operations and groups of people.  

Uses expertise in behavioral health theories and practices to provide oversight of and monitor:   clinical programs to include Family Advocacy, General Counseling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Assault, Combat/Operational Stress Control, and Suicide Prevention and Treatment.  Provides  guidance on prevention planning, credentialing and privileging of clinical providers.  Serves as the installation subject matter expert for MCCS:  clinical counseling and social service issues, representation on working groups, and coordination of multidisciplinary requirements.  Oversees development of effective prevention and treatment programming.    

Management
Serves as a Program Manager and recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the ongoing Behavioral Health program of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility. Develops operational guidelines for the full range of actions and standards for program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available.  Determines appropriate products or services for customers to define program scope, requirements and deliverables when groups have complex characteristics, i.e. such as diverse social, economic or health problems or needs that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives.  Develops, modifies or provides input to program plans providing best of current successful projects to stimulate development and improvement of programs.  Implements high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of Marine Corps Community Services.  Coordinates and integrates activities that require negotiation with representatives inside and outside the organization, and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs.  Manages, leads management of or administers project resources.  

Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching affects on operations and/or on large groups of people.  Implements or maintains quality assurance processes.  Makes improvements, solves problems and takes corrective action when problems arise.  Provides expert presentations and briefings on all aspects of the program.  Participates in phased, milestone and final program reviews.  Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures.  Develops and implements program marketing plans. 

Develops minimum standards governing the program, policy, procedures and personnel.  Continuously assesses program operations.  Monitors progress toward organizational goals, evaluates and makes adjustments to improve the program.  Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations to improve programming. Stays abreast of current methods, metrics, tools and techniques.  Recommends new approaches designed to make desirable changes in program administration and operation based on personal knowledge of behavioral health theories and practices  and personal evaluation of pending needs, trends and resources.  Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resources requirement.  Determines short or long term goals and strategies to achieve them.  Coordinates with other organizations to accomplish goals.  Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Identifies, analyzes, specifies, designs and manages functional and infrastructure requirements to include translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.  Establishes methods and tools to conduct risk assessment.
 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Masters degree in social work or a related field (psychology, marriage and family therapy) plus 5 years post masters experience providing direct care/management in behavioral health programs (family advocacy, suicide, substance abuse, combat operational stress)  and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).  Clinically licensed at the independent practitioner level by a state regulatory board.  Two years experience in a managerial or supervisory position over licensed and/or unlicensed  practitioners in a clinical program.  Skill in providing support services that would sustain mission requirements such as maintaining war fighter readiness and coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, suicide prevention and prevention of problems that detract from unit performance.  Knowledge of and experience that demonstrates skill to serve as a Program Manager and a recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of an ongoing behavioral health program of large scope and/or significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses:  mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency.  Skill to develop operational guidelines for a full range of actions and standards for program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available; determine appropriate products or services to define program scope, requirements and deliverables when customers have complex characteristics or needs that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives; develop, modify or provide best of current successful projects to stimulate development and improvement of programs; implement high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of the agency to meet objectives; coordinate and integrate project activities that require negotiation and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs; monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching affects on operations and/or on large groups of people.  Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.  

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

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.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
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.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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 (ET) 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.

STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY)
A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under, My Job Applications: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without college transcripts (if using education) will be ineligible for consideration.
 

STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under: My Job Applications: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

 

Agency contact information

CAMP PENDLETON MCCS
Address
CAMP PENDLETON MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
CAMP PENDLETON, CA 920555020
USA
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Next steps

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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