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Form of workMCCS Job Opening Information Position/Grade Community Clinical Counselor NF4 Location Henderson Hall, Arlington VA Type of Appointment Full-Time Open Date 11/30/2023 Close Date 12/21/2023 Who May Apply ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS Salary $80,000-$85,000 annually Hours of Operation Monday-Friday (schedule subject to change due to needs of program) [ ] Health Card Required [ x] Background Check Required [ ] Gun Control [ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP) [ ] Valid Drivers License Required Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Clinical Psychologist and must provide a photocopy with their application. Job 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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps. This position is located at Henderson Hall in Arlington, VA.
Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Community Clinical Counselor for the Family Advocacy Program. Major Duties Serves as the Clinical Specialist within the Behavioral Health Community Counseling Program. Implements policies, conducts screenings, clinical COUNSELING SERVICES, and care 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 Department of Defense (DoD) civilians as space permits. Comprehensive COUNSELING SERVICES include screening, clinical care 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 that are supportive in nature and address general conditions of living, life skills, improving relationships at home and at work, stress management, adjustment issues, marital problems, parenting, and grief, and loss coping and other factors which detract from an individuals behavioral health.
Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Behavioral Health COUNSELING SERVICES, to include conducting screenings, determination of client's level of functioning, prognosis, service recommendation or need for appropriate referral. Conducts psychosocial assessments with emphasis on problem identification and recommendation for services. 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 develop service plans based on identified problems, psychosocial factors and service 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 and risk assessments for behavioral health related issues.
Develops documents and presents identified problems and proposed service 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, 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 limitations and ways to facilitate the process.
Works with associated staff from work, school, and treatment facilities to ensure accurate and proper handling of cases. Administers a multi-modality comprehensive program to deal with Behavioral Health related issues. Provides evaluations for services , including progress, adequacy of services, and follow up.
Plans, develops and implements programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. Serves as a SME on Behavioral health issues relating to service plans with projections for proposed changes to improve programming. Evaluates community resources to determine availability, applicability and best utilization of services for potential implementation Marine Corps wide.
Conducts ongoing review of service plans and effectiveness to improve outcomes. Promotes and maintains communication and harmonious working relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies. May attend conferences and meetings.
Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. May prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials. Reviews, researches and benchmarks emerging trends and analyzes the functional impacts on systems.
Reports on performance of programs to higher authority. Provides consultation services to commands that include making appropriate recommendations for services. 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Masters Degree in one of the behavioral sciences, able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards in MCO P1700.24B and SECNAVINST 1754.8. Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Clinical Psychologist 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 care 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. For those counselors who will be working with children, a Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) background check must be completed.
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.
Closing Statement 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.
