CLINICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST Job in Guam, GU

Vacancy No. JRM-25-106 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $105,000.00 to $137,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/7/2025 Close Date 2/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Guam, GU


Summary

This position is located at the Regional Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSP), Warfighter and Family Readiness (J9), Joint Region Marianas Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Risk Mitigation Specialist to the Regional Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention (RCAP) Coordinator, responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the FFSP Quality Assurance/Risk Management (QA/RM) Program.

I. Quality Assurance - Clinical Cases

  • Conduct regular quality assurance (QA) reviews of Clinical, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Sailor Assistance Intercept for Life (SAIL) and New Parent Support (NPS) cases to ensure the provision of the highest level of clinical counseling services complies with Secretary of the Navy instructions (SECNAVINSTs), policy, professional and accreditation requirements per current and CNIC certification standards. Evaluate clinical services, including administration of RM, professional credentialing, professional education, and program evaluation and provide recommendations for improved client care and treatment and quality customer service.
  • Identify and evaluate key clinical processes and develop methods for collecting process improvement data. Provide analytical expertise to measure progress in activities critical to improved clinical service delivery. Chair Critical Incident Review Committee (CIRC) meetings on open cases involving suicide or attempted suicide and homicide. Chair the Regional Fatality Review Committee meeting on cases that result in the death of a military member or dependent due to abuse or neglect. Develop and maintain efficient and effective QA/RM methods to achieve the clinical mission of the FFSP.
  • Assist with other counseling and advocacy services, administration, and management, as requested by the RCAP.

II. Case Management
  • Implement required QA activities for all clinical services in accordance with RCAP guidance to ensure compliance with CNIC certification standards and other appropriate guidelines. Conduct records audits and collaborate with installation supervisors on clinical care reviews and reviewing customer satisfaction surveys to identify trends and common themes. Develop and provide action plans to installations and send applicable data to CNICHQ for consolidation. Oversee the development of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs), and critical incident reviews. Lead/conduct investigations of alleged provider impairment, unethical behavior, or other misconduct, as required. Identify ways to improve processes and programs to mitigate risk, develop needs assessments and provide to RCAP for review/approval. Negotiate with installation CAP/FAP supervisors, and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), and Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) personnel within the area of responsibility (AOR) to come to agreement on improved quality assurance processes and coordinate implementation. Work with installations to deliver needs assessments, analyze data obtained from installations, and write an analysis report to present to region N9. ensure periodic needs assessments, delivery, and analysis.
  • Collect, compile, and evaluate clinical program data and develop reports of findings consult with and provide guidance to upper management and staff on case management and clinical QA matters.
  • Assist installations in the event of staff shortage or multi-victim situations, providing other counseling and advocacy services, when directed by the RCAP.

III. Administrative and Training
  • Develop and manage an administrative reporting system to ensure quality of clinical services is routinely reviewed according to current SECNAVINST's and CNIC certification standards and other applicable professional standards. Develop and deliver training to installation level clinical supervisors and providers within the Region to address deficiencies in certification standards and to ensure compliance with instruction and policy. Participate in installation inspections and mid-cycle reviews, draft reports to provide to RCAP and region N9 and assist sites with developing corrective action plans and providing training that is involved in corrective actions.

IV. Program Management
  • Manage region's Professional Credentialing and Privileging program in accordance with written protocol and in coordination with CNIC. Gather all credentialing requirements from health care practitioners to ensure all health care providers in the region are credentialed and privileged and meet and maintain required DON professional and licensure standards. Utilize the current record system to audit the clinical supervision record to ensure all Tier 1 and Tier 2 clinical providers are regularly participating in clinical supervision and/or consultation, as appropriate to their privileging status.

Performs other duties as assigned.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. 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 (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. 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.

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree; OR Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree; OR Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree; OR Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship; AND

Possess a current and unrestricted license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology AND 2 years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure or certification; AND

A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in the prevention intervention, or treatment of child abuse or domestic abuse, or the provision of maternal or child health support services; AND

At least five (5) years of specialized experience providing administrative support with the Department of Defense (DoD) program operations.

The incumbent must meet Tier III qualification requirements described in SECNAVINST, "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program."

This position may require the incumbent to work hours beyond the normal duty day, depending on mission needs, including evening and weekend hours.

This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbents are required to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment which includes a background investigation and credit check.

This position requires a Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI). Incumbents must complete the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, and successfully complete an FBI criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received.
An Installation Records Check (IRC) is also required for those with prior DoD affiliation to determine suitability in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers as reflected in DoD Instruction, "Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Childcare Services Programs".

This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements in accordance with SECNAV Instruction "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program."

This position requires the incumbent to be licensed and certified by a state or U.S. territory to function as an independent practitioner and have attained specified additional clinical experience post-independent licensure or certification.

This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 10% of the time away from normal duty station, for up to two weeks for the purpose of attending or providing trainings.

This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off-site location for situational telework only.

Education

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Additional information

***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.

All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks.

Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/).

Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit.

We are an E-Verify participant.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate.

The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce. ***Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.***

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: JRMJ9NAFHRO@US.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR NAF APPLICANTS: Authority to request this information is derived from 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations. The purpose of this information is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of applicants for employment with a NAF activity, and of current employees for reassignment, reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. The information will be used to assess qualifications, entitlement, and overall employment suitability. Completion of information on this form is voluntary. Failure to provide this information may prevent you from receiving full consideration for the position you seek.

BENEFITS:
***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***

Regular Full-Time (35 - 40 hours per week) All benefits offered including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, long term disability, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.

Regular Part-Time (20 - 34 hours per week) Medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.

Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week) No benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Any experience, education, or other qualification presented on your application and/or resume is subject to evaluation and verification. Submissions are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements and to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Best qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager in accordance with Military Spouse and Veteran Preference policies where applicable. If your application and/or resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews, which may also be subject to evaluation and verification.

Required Documents

A resume must be provided. It must include relevant work experience, start/end dates stated in month/year, # of hours worked per week, detailed description of duties, salary, applicable education (provide official transcripts), and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Your resume is the main resource used to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. You should be clear and specific when describing your work experience as it relates to this position.

For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent personnel action or SF50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please provide a copy of your official college transcript(s) which support those qualifications for which you wish to have considered.

Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education, personnel action or SF50, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.

Military retirees, please submit your statement of service.

Documentation submitted for other/previous vacancies is not considered as part of this submission.

All resumes and documents required to prove eligibility MUST be submitted by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure accuracy and completion of requirements upon submission. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent applicants from receiving full consideration for the position.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure you complete and submit ALL required documents to claim preference at the time of resume submission. All forms to claim preference can be downloaded via our website at http://www.militarymwrguam.com/careers.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Guam. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Complete and Submit MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) CLAIM FORM. Form may be downloaded from: Download MSP Form; AND
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to Guam.

***If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS to Guam.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Complete and Submit VETERAN'S PREFERENCE WORKSHEET. Form may be downloaded from: Download Vet Preference Form; AND

-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Complete and submit completed SF-15, APPLICATION FOR 10-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE. Form may be downloaded from: Download SF-15 Form; AND

-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

Failure to provide all of the required information and/or documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating/preference or may affect the overall rating/preference.

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

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/21/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12687266

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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Agency contact information

JRM NAF HRO
Address
Joint Region Marianas Guam
Commander Joint Region Marianas
ATTN J9 NAF HR Office
PSC 455 Box 211
FPO, AP 96540
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Applicants may be contacted for an interview within 2-8 weeks of the announcement closing date.

Times may vary during the process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note, that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.

We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement.


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