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. Responsibilities * Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered for this position. Please see Closing Statement. The primary duties of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Clinical Counselor are to: Serve as the Clinical Supervisor for FAP providing direct oversight, comprehensive non-medical counseling, and case management services. Provide expert advice and guidance on precedent-setting situations or problems with potentially serious consequences. Provide Family Advocacy services for active duty Marines, retired military members, their families, and others as authorized by Department of Defense (DoD) policy. Services may include: comprehensive non-medical counseling, intake, screening, case management, individual, marital, group, and family services. Screen, evaluate and provide counseling for individuals as indicated by interviews and assessment methods based upon expert research in associated fields. Exercise independent judgment to apply expertise in conducting initial assessments to match an individual¿s needs to the most appropriate resources. Assess individuals, couples, and families and determine service plans. Plan, develop and implement programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. Develop and maintain professional standards of service, community referral resources and a close network with the clinical staff of other service providers. Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol abuse, and take appropriate action. Serve as the Incident Determination Committee FAP administrator and chair Clinical Case Staff Meetings. Provide World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assist customers and communicate in a friendly manner. Take action to solve problems quickly. Alert the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adhere to safety regulations and standards. Promptly report any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary). This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications A Master's or Doctoral-level degree from an accredited university or college in: social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, or other appropriate human service and/or mental health professional degree. The highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorized independent clinical practice in good standing in at least one of the following: licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meets the DoD requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application. Must be able to meet clinical credentialing standards as a Tier III per Secretary of Navy Instruction 1754.8. Must have two years of post-licensure experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse counseling or treatment. Experience counseling a wide range of persons, both military and civilians in stressful and potentially high-risk situations. Four years of post-graduate experience preferred. Must have knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in relation to social patterns. Must have knowledge of child and adolescent development, problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY), and trauma-informed care. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics. In accordance with DoD Manual 6400.01 Volume I, clinicians providing direct services to children, youth, and families impacted by PSB-CY must have one year experience in or obtain, within 1 year of employment, training in all of the following: PSB-CY, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care. Must have strong case management skills to include: maintain accurate and timely documentation of records and case files. 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 the client is receiving the most appropriate services. Must be able to work effectively with representatives of local, county, state, and federal social services agencies. Must have knowledge of civilian and military legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders. Must have knowledge of professional ethics when working with individuals, couples, groups, children, and families. Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic and child abuse is preferred. Must have two years of supervisory experience. Must have skills and credentials to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work. In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.5, FAP personnel who provide services to children under 18 years of age will be subject to a favorable National Agency Check Background Security Investigation every five years in order to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children. Personnel must undergo an installation records check, be subject to the additional requirements of the Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries, and the criteria for presumptive and automatic disqualification as specified in section 3 of DoDI 1402.5. 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. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems is required. Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment is preferred. Education 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: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx 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 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 MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. 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