CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (SACP) NF4 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 70604 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $93,798.00 to $102,506.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/25/2024 Close Date 11/8/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


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

What to Expect

  • Required Licensure: Must be licensed at the independent practitioner level as one of the following:  Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Professional. 
  • Independently oversees professional counseling staff and the day-to-day operations of an ongoing substance misuse focused counseling program designed to prevent alcohol and drug misuse related problems of active duty military and their eligible family members. Work is reviewed for overall program effectiveness. 
  • Provides non-medical counseling that addresses subclinical issues associated with alcohol or drug misuse. 
  • 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.
  • 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 full clinical performance of counseling staff. Clinical supervision is carried out both in structured one-on-one and group settings. It includes case consultation, structured case presentation, initiation of individualized, treatment 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. Directs clinical counselor in researching and determining professional training needs and opportunities for staff. Conducts an on-going review of program functioning, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. Ensures that initial interviews, evaluations, and treatment are in accordance with established policies and current guidelines. Evaluates client progress and adequacy of treatment 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.
  • Enforces subordinate adherence to policies in keeping with standards of clinical care, existing regulations, and ethics governing work conduct. Ensures that all individual client records prepared by subordinate personnel are maintained in accordance with standards and regulations; reviews content and quality to ensure appropriateness and accuracy of the notations, and that continuity of client care is reflected in the case recording. Ensures that clinical staff members complete all requirements for achieving /maintaining licensure/certification.
  • Carries a caseload that allows time for clinical management and supervision. Caseload normally includes special problem cases beyond the professional capability of subordinate treatment staff. Screens, interviews and refers complex cases to medical care/inpatient treatment as appropriate. Conducts individual, group and/or family therapy with clients that present for care with complex substance use disorders. Uses specialized therapeutic techniques to help clients stop or change their pattern of substance use, to resolve problems relating to substance use, family relationships, and job performance, leading to the development of a healthy lifestyle. 
  • Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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. 
  • 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. 

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.

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

How to Apply

Step 1: All applications MUST be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.  Go to this site, find the job, and apply.

Step 2: Submit application and/or upload resume at the above website.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible, and accurate.  HR will not modify applications, resumes, or add missing attachments.  To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy 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.

Required Documents:

           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

Agency contact information

QUANTICO MCCS
Address
QUANTICO MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
QUANTICO, VA 221345001
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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