Fap Clinical Counselor (Tier IIiIii), Nf

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.

Duties

What to Expect

• Deliver comprehensive FAP services to active duty Marines their family members and others as authorized by Department of War (DoW) policy.

• Provide non-medical counseling screening assessment evidence-based and informed interventions service planning and clinical case management services. Comprehensive non medical counseling services consists of individual couple family and group sessions.

• Provide services to clients that address emotional problems behavioral problems life stressors domestic abuse child abuse and problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSBCY).

• Facilitate psycho-educational groups classes and workshops that focus on both prevention and intervention with child abuse domestic abuse and PSB-CY. Topics may include: anger management relationship skill-building effective and healthy communication and understanding and eliminating power and control.

• Plan develop and implement services and initiatives designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. Develop and maintain professional standards of service community referral resources and maintain a close network with the clinical staff and other service providers.

• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation related to: intake paperwork screening tools risk assessments safety plans clinical counseling notes individualized service plans clinical case management collateral notes contact details and other documentation as required by FAP policy.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

What are we looking for

• A Masters or Doctoral-level degree from a college or university with a program nationally accredited in: social work marriage and family therapy counseling psychology or other appropriate human service and/or mental health professional degree.

• Tier I: Ability to obtain supervision that will be applied towards their licensure under an approved supervision plan as required by the state licensing board from which they are seeking licensure and meet any applicable requirements related to credentialing and privileging in accordance with Service FAP headquarters policies. Hiring program does not guarantee program supervision hours will be applicable towards state licensure. Licensure/certification shall be completed within a 36 month period.

• Experience working or serving as a volunteer or intern in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse or with contemporary social issues involving families.

• Tier II & III: 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 DoW requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application.

• Tier II must have engaged in 2 years that includes at least 2000 hours full-time post-masters supervised clinical experience.

• Tier III must have engaged in at least two years post licensure that includes at least 2000 hours post licensure or 4000 hours post graduate degree full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting.

• Tier II & III: At least two years experience working in the field of child and domestic abuse counseling or treatment. Must be able to work effectively with representatives of local county state and federal social services agencies.

• One year experience in or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment training in all of the following: PSB-CY child and adolescent development and trauma-informed care.

• Knowledge of civilian and military legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders. Must have knowledge of the professional ethics when working with individuals couples groups child and families. Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic abuse and child abuse is preferred.

• Strong case management skills to include: maintain accurate and timely documentation of records and case files is preferred. Ensure a smooth implementation and continuum of care develop and maintain knowledge of referral sources collaborate and coordinate with other internal departments outside agencies and commanders (if indicated) to ensure that client is receiving the most appropriate services is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is preferred.

• Must be supervised by the Tier III FAP Manager or a FAP Clinical Supervisor and will be involved in a professional development plan.

• Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment is preferred.

• This position may require a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary).

• In accordance with DoDI 1402.5 FAP personnel who provide services to children under 18 years of age will be subject to a favorable NAC Backgrounds and Security Investigation every five years in order to protect the health safety and well-being of children. Personnel must undergo an IRC be subject to the additional requirements of the CNACI and the criteria presumptive and automatic disqualification as specified in section 3 of DoDI 1402.5.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race age color religion national origin sex 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: 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

*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages

**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

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 MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.