USAJOBS · 18 hours ago
SUBSTANCE ASSESMENT COUNSELING CENTER SUPERVISOR NF-4
Oceanside, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $122K/yr
3+ years expMarine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! This role involves overseeing professional counseling staff and managing the day-to-day operations of a substance misuse focused non-medical counseling program for active duty military and their families.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently oversees professional counseling staff and the day-to-day operations of an ongoing substance misuse focused non-medical counseling program designed to prevent and provide non-medical counseling services for alcohol and drug misuse related problems of active duty military and their eligible family members
Work is reviewed for overall program effectiveness
As a privileged and credentialed tier III Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs bio-psychosocial assessments, and reviews clinical assessments of clients; performs diagnostic impressions of substance use disorders and other DSM psychiatric disorders to determine level of client services based on American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC2) that focuses on service intensity and individual client needs
Screens, interviews and refers, when necessary, cases beyond the professional scope of the SACC staff
Applies current directives and accepted clinical principles and practices in managing the non-medical counseling functions of the 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 non-medical alcohol and drug misuse service 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 SACC 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
Provides expert information to installation commanders, counseling/ helping programs, medical personnel, and civilian community concerning the drug and alcohol program
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 performance of subordinates
Provides clinical supervision
Clinical supervision is carried out both in structured one-on-one and group settings
It includes case consultation, structured case presentation, initiation of individualized service 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
Qualification
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, 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 III must have engaged in at least two years post licensure, that includes at least 2,000 hours post licensure or 4,000 hours post graduate degree, full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting
Must have 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 and at least two years' experience with an emphasis in substance abuse/addiction services
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
Knowledge of the SACC budgetary goals and objectives
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Marine Corps Order 5300.17A, and 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 and evidence-informed counseling techniques
Ability to provide 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 non-medical counseling procedures
Ability to review and evaluate a wide range of training aids and materials
Expert skill and ability to review client's bio-psychosocial history to develop comprehensive individualized service plan
Must be able to properly document interview findings and diagnostic impressions
Ability to assess the needs of the clients, provide non-medical counseling services to clients in recognition of their substance use and misuse, and recommend techniques and goals during the counseling 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 service goals and more complex cases, general correspondence, congressional correspondence, and staff papers
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
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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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