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SUBSTANCE ASSESSMENT CLINICAL COUNSELOR TIER II & III (SACC) NF4

Oceanside, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $94K/yr

2+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role involves serving as a clinical counselor for the Substance Abuse Counseling Center, providing assessment, counseling, and support services to active duty military and their families regarding substance misuse.

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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of professional tasks related to substance misuse service planning, community referrals and consultations, and in-service training

Performs screening and assessment, conducts education and non-medical counseling for active duty military and their eligible family members as space permits

Develops in conjunction with the SACC Director and appropriate staff, advocacy and outreach services to meet the needs of the installation/community

Assists with Quality Assurance projects as required

Receives general supervision from the SACC Director and Clinical Supervisor who allows the clinical counselor freedom of action in managing assigned caseload

Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations with a minimum of regular supervisory guidance

Provides thorough assessment, non-medical counseling and support services, and consultation services to clients who present for care with substance misuse and risk factors

Coordinates with community referral resources in the development of specific treatment programs

Interviews individuals and family members to explore and analyze factors influencing personality development and family structure in relation to the development of symptomatic behavior patterns and complicated interpersonal problems

Determines facts and conditions surrounding the difficulties in coping with various life situations and draws conclusions as to the underlying causes/contributing factors of the problems and the associated consequences to individual clients and their families

As appropriate, obtains additional social and personal information from significant others in the client's lives to ascertain the full scope and impact of the problems presented

Analyzes and evaluates the information obtained and makes use of other social and medical consultation resources as required

Independently devises workable individual service plans (e.g., individual counseling, family counseling, referral for higher level of care, etc.) and provides direct non-medical services using a wide variety of techniques for the resolution of personal, social, or environmental difficulties related to substance misuse

Make referrals to other social or medical resources, as appropriate

Uses skills in individual, marital, family, and group counseling to assist clients in understanding, accepting, and alleviating their problems

Provides continuing supportive services to clients and families

Participates in training as required

Attends conferences and meetings of professional and other relevant associations

Keeps the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor informed on potential issues and concerns that can affect the viability of the SAP

Provides Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) to the Director when warranted

Performs various administrative duties in support of services provided; Keeps up-to-date on clinical training and closely related areas in the field, with an emphasis on substance abuse intervention, assessment, and treatment through membership in professional societies, continuing education, training, and literature

Compiles statistical data of services provided for review and analysis by supervisor; assists with quality improvement projects as assigned

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy

Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner

Takes action to solve problems quickly

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

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include evenings and/or weekends as necessary)

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's degree in social workClinical licensureSubstance abuse counseling certificationClinical supervision knowledgeDiagnosticStatistical Manual knowledgeBiopsychosocial assessmentIndividual counselingFamily counselingGroup counselingTrainingEducation

Required

Must possess a master's degree from a college or university with a program nationally accredited in: social work or psychology, marriage and family therapy, licensed professional counseling, or in a related behavioral health field

Highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorizes independent clinical practice that is current, valid, unrestricted and in good standing in at least one of the following: clinical social work, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meet the DoD requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application

Tier II must have engaged in 2 years full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience

Tier III must have engaged in at least two years post-master's degree supervised clinical experience and at least two years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure

Must achieve certified substance abuse counselor (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium substance abuse counselor certification, or state equivalent) within 36 months of hiring

Full professional knowledge of standard and accepted theories, methods, principles, practices, and techniques of clinical supervision, as well as of individual, marital, family, and group counseling

Knowledge, skills and abilities of the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria and the American Society of Addiction Medicine's Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC)

Ability to teach counseling techniques for substance misuse to assist clients in moving towards a healthy lifestyle

Ability to review and evaluate a wide range of training aids and materials

Skill and ability to review and analyze client's biopsychosocial history to develop complete and full-length individualized service plans

Must be able to properly document interview findings and provide a narrative of primary presenting issues

Ability to assess the needs of the clients, counsel clients in recognition of their substance misuse and the consequences, and recommend techniques and goals during the service 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 individualized service goals and more complex cases, general correspondence, congressional correspondence, and staff papers

Familiarity with the DSM so that clients with a medical diagnosis are referred to appropriate medical services

Will be required to obtain a clearance at the Tier 3 level to satisfy IT Level II designation access and enter information to the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS), if access is to ADMITS is required to fulfill the requirements of this position

Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation

In accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8, will be required to obtain a tier II or tier III credential and clinical privilege by submitting an application to the HQMC credential and review board

Official offer is contingent upon receiving credential and privilege

This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations