COUNSELING SERVICES SPEC NF4 Job in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

Vacancy No. 70028 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $82,633.00 to $93,650.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/11/2024 Close Date 9/25/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

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 the Clinical Specialist within the Behavioral Health program, Community Counseling Center.  Implements policies, conducts screenings, clinical counseling services and case management services for Behavioral Health Branch programs.   Serves as the first point of contact for behavioral health services for active duty Marines, retired military members, and the Reserve components of the military services, their families, and DOD civilians as space permits.  Comprehensive counseling services include:  screening, clinical case management, individual, marital, group, and family modalities for problem areas amenable to brief solution-focused therapy.

Reviews, develops, coordinates and provides case management services concerning Behavioral Health participants to include but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, violence, coping and other factors which detract from an individual's behavioral health.  Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Behavioral Health counseling treatment services, to include conducting screenings, determination of client's level of functioning, prognosis, treatment or need for appropriate referral.

Conducts psychosocial assessments with emphasis on diagnosis and recommendation for treatment.  Makes recommendations for and takes action to effect removal when necessary for protection of family members. Conducts assessments, evaluations and studies of new, existing, and proposed programs to determine effectiveness and impact, and recommends changes or improvements in methods and procedures to diagnosis and develops treatment plans based on identified problems, psychosocial factors and treatment capabilities.

Applies established therapeutic techniques, principles, theories and methods screens, evaluates and provides counseling for clients as indicated by interviews and assessment.  Assessments include complete psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments for behavioral health related issues.  Develops documents and presents identified problems and proposed treatment plans to individuals, groups and families.  Identifies or develops sources for needed therapy and other support services.  Conducts assessments or evaluates policies and programs regarding short term, individual or conjoint counseling with individuals, families and groups, outpatient therapy sessions for abusers, victims and others needing help in dealing with abusive situations.

Uses a variety of modalities and techniques as appropriate for situations and clients.    Prepares required reports and records.  Informs appropriate points of contact of status, progress, duty Administers a multi-modality comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment program to deal with Behavioral Health related issues.  Provides evaluations for rehabilitation/treatment efforts, evaluates progress, adequacy of treatment and follow up.

Represents the Marine Corps, as required, at different forums concerning Behavioral Health. Maintains contacts with officials in appropriate Marine Corps commands, as well as other Services, DoD, and Congressional staffs, to monitor current policies, determine Marine Corps compliance with current programs, and to identify trends which affect Marine Corps programs. Collects data from diverse sources and uses them to produce meaningful management analysis. Develops correspondence, point papers, briefs, and other items for HQMC Flag Officers. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary).  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

**For a complete list of job duties, please visit our careers site at careers.usmc-mccs.org

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Master's Degree in one of the behavioral sciences, able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards in MCO P1700.24B and SECNAV Instruction 1754.7A.  Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist for 2 years and must provide a photocopy with their application.  Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples and family treatment/counseling.  Ability to provide Behavioral Health related counseling services as well as comprehensive counseling and case management services to active duty and retired military members, the Reserve components of the military services, their families, and DOD civilians as space permits. Skill to provide comprehensive counseling services for: anxiety, depression, stress, violence, and coping areas amenable to brief solution-focused therapy.  Knowledge of and skill to apply human social services principles and practices, family and group dynamics, human behavior and chemical dependency dynamics in providing counseling services.  Knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, interpersonal, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in relation to changing social patterns. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics. Skill in program development, teaching and counseling.  Knowledge of legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders, as well as professional ethics of marriage, group, family and child counseling. Military experience preferred.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age

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.

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

Required Documents to be considered for Military Spousal Preference 

Military Spousal Preference may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions.

  1. Spouses must meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job announcement.
  2. Spouse Preference eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty location.
  3. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until converted or hired into a regular full-time or part-time position or is within a 60-day period of receiving new PCS Orders.
  4. Spousal Preference applicants must provide a copy of the PCS order identifying a spouse's authorized move and the sponsor's reporting date to the new duty location. If the spouse is not listed on the PCS orders, the spouse must provide documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, valid military ID, etc.) verifying marriage prior to PCS orders (must have been married to the military sponsor before relocation to the new duty station).  Complete the online application and attach a resume.
  5. Spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating.

NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to submit at the time of application the documents required to be considered for Military Spousal Preference.  Please verify that information required has been uploaded/submitted, legible, and accurate.  To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.  MCCS Human Resources will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant.

Required Documents to be considered for Transition Assistance Program

Transition Assistance may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions.  Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must upload copy of your *Transition Assistance form and copy of ID card with ¿TA¿ stamped on front of card as an attachment to your profile under ¿My Job Applications¿ https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to submit at the time of application the documents required to be considered for Transition Assistance.  Please verify that information required has been uploaded/submitted, legible, and accurate.  To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.  MCCS Human Resources will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant.

Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.

VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
 

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.

Agency contact information

MIRAMAR MCCS
Address
MIRAMAR MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
SAN DIEGO, CA 921455294
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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.