Clinical Program Specialist - Alcohol & Substance Misuse NF4 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 70240 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/27/2024 Close Date 10/20/2024
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Locations:
Quantico, VA


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 a Clinical Program Specialist in the Substance Assessment and Counseling Program (SACP) Section, Behavioral Health Branch, Marine and Family Programs Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters Marine Corps. Assists in the development of long-range program plans, objectives and policies. Incumbent provides technical management knowledge in support of all substance misuse clinical matters throughout the Marine Corps Substance Assessment and Counseling Program. Incumbent assists in the vertical and horizontal integration of policies and products to produce effective and efficient clinical service standards and procedures.
Drafts and coordinates support for Marine Corps policies and strategic plans that ensure comprehensive substance misuse services. Makes recommendations to the SACP Section Head regarding policies pertaining to substance misuse. Monitors Marine Corps installations¿ compliance and ensures program goals and objectives meet Department of Defense (DoD) directives and public laws.
Responsible for assessing clinical direction, planning and oversight of Marine Corps Substance Assessment and Counseling Centers (SACC). Supports the Marine Corps SACP clinical mission and work requirements in developing program plans, goals, and objectives. Ensures plans, goals, and objectives of services address the total fitness of the individual receiving services in accordance with Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) domains of mental, physical, social, and spiritual fitness.


Conducts onsite program reviews and periodic program review and analysis briefings to compare progress with objectives and established timelines/milestones. Identifies challenging areas and assists in determining required corrective action to bring compliance and conformity in meeting standards/thresholds and timelines/schedules.
Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far-reaching effects 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. Drafts expert presentations and briefings on all aspects of the program. Participates in phased, milestone and final program reviews. Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures. Implements program marketing plans.
Exercises analytical ability, judgment, and discretion. Applies thorough knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques to continuously analyze the accuracy of planning processes and procedures to recommend improvements. Responds to audit requests for information to brief executive-level personnel on programs Marine Corps-wide.
Writes and maintains substance misuse service requirements in the applicable Marine Corps Order. Develops partnerships with DoD, other governmental agencies, and non-governmental agencies directed at substance misuse services.


Research professional literature and ensures Marine Corps programs remain current with research and science-based practices. Designs intervention enhancement protocols and benchmarks for program measurement. Performs ongoing program needs assessments, program analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and program evaluation. Possesses expert knowledge of outcome-informed treatment programs.


In collaboration with the SACP Section Head, develops annual Marine Corps budget requirements for substance misuse programs and monitors annual program execution. Coordinates special task forces, committees and project work groups required to develop clinical protocol.

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours. May travel (in CONUS and OCONUS) to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy, with 2 years¿ post graduate experience in the Substance Misuse Treatment field. Must be licensed at the independent practice level as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor. Must be certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor meeting the standards set by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) or approved state equivalent Substance Use Disorder certification.


Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices in the field of substance misuse treatment and skill and experienced judgment in extending advanced concepts and methods for improving the quality and accessibility of substance misuse treatment. Experience that demonstrates subject matter expertise in substance misuse treatment, clinical program development, professional training, clinical supervision theory and practice, licensing and certification requirements, and other aspects of substance misuse treatment. Experience that demonstrates the ability to provide expert technical assistance to professionals in the field and the ability to introduce innovative approaches and extension of established methods and practices.


Skill to implement operational guidelines for a full range of actions and standards for program operations; determine appropriate products or 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; implement high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of the Marine Corps to meet objectives; coordinate and integrate project activities that require negotiation and conflict resolution , and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and program operation; monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far-reaching effects on operations and/or on large groups of people. Skill to provide supervision and training for field staff.


Telework: Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MF policy.

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

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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.

Agency contact information

BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Address
BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
3044 CATLIN AVE
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5003
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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