What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM CLINICAL COUNSELOR (TIER II/III) position at Marine Corps Community Services?
This position is located with the Marine & Family Programs Division with the Family Advocacy Program Branch in various locations.
Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections and opportunities for you to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide our Marines, Sailors, and their families with every day services and support. We believe in serving those who serve. Joining our world renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits:
401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity.
Tax-free shopping.
Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
Major Duties
What to Expect
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.
Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals, couples and families and make recommendations for services. Include client in service plan development. Exercise clinical judgment to apply expertise in conducting initial assessments to match the client's needs to the most appropriate resources. Conduct ongoing risk assessment and conduct immediate safety planning. Report any suspected child abuse and/or domestic abuse as required by policy and mandated by law.
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.
Participate in the confidential Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM), which provides clinical recommendations for supportive services, non-medical counseling for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, or PSB-CY, coordinated case management including risk assessment, ongoing monitoring of child abuse and domestic abuse victims' safety, clinical intervention, and appropriate service delivery for alleged abusers who are eligible for services at the military treatment facility.
Prepare and participate in the administrative process of the Incident Determination Committee (IDC). Communicate the IDC incident status determination to commanders and others who have a "need to know" status.
Provide direct services to include screening, assessment, non-medical counseling, safety planning, and referrals with children exhibiting and those impacted by PSB-CY as well as to the family members.
Participate in and provide input to the PSB-CY multi- disciplinary team and attend monthly case review meetings.
Maintain case records and track statistical data in accordance with Limits of Confidentiality, Privacy Act, and higher headquarters policy.
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).
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
A Master's 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.
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, that includes at least 2,000 hours, full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.
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.
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.
Experience counseling a wide range of persons in stressful and potentially high-risk situations. Skills to provide non-medical clinical counseling services to victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, and alleged abusers. Must be skilled in conducting client intake to include; informed consent, psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, development of a service plan, and clinical note taking. Experience in providing services to both military and civilians 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 training in child and adolescent development, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and trauma-informed care. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics.
Must have 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, children, and families. Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic abuse and child abuse is preferred.
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 client is receiving the most appropriate services.
Must be able to 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 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 products is required and knowledge of electronic case management system is preferred.
Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment is preferred.
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 (NAC) Backgrounds and Security Investigation every five years in order to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children. Personnel must undergo an installation records check (IRC), be subject to the additional requirements of the Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) and the criteria presumptive and automatic disqualification as specified in section 3 of DoDI 1402.5.
How To Apply
STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.
You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.
Internship and volunteer positions listed must also include the start date month and year (mm/yyyy) and end date month and year (mm/yyyy).
There is an education and license requirement. Step 3 and Step 4 must also be completed to qualify.
STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/
STEP 3 - College Transcript(s) (REQUIRED)
A Master's or Doctoral-level degree from an accredited college/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 is required for this position (or US equivalency evaluation). For consideration, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/. Applications received without college transcripts will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 4 - License copies (REQUIRED)
A current 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 is required for this position. For consideration, you must upload a copy of your license as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/. Applications received without a license will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 5 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.
STEP 6 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes or add missing attachments. To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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.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 Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. 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.
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. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee.
CONTACT US:
For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to vacancies.lejeune@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.
- This position is eligible for Telework. Authorization may be granted based on operational needs.
Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections and opportunities for you to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide our Marines, Sailors, and their families with every day services and support. We believe in serving those who serve. Joining our world renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits:
401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity.
Tax-free shopping.
Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
Major Duties
What to Expect
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.
Conduct psychosocial assessments with individuals, couples and families and make recommendations for services. Include client in service plan development. Exercise clinical judgment to apply expertise in conducting initial assessments to match the client's needs to the most appropriate resources. Conduct ongoing risk assessment and conduct immediate safety planning. Report any suspected child abuse and/or domestic abuse as required by policy and mandated by law.
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.
Participate in the confidential Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM), which provides clinical recommendations for supportive services, non-medical counseling for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, or PSB-CY, coordinated case management including risk assessment, ongoing monitoring of child abuse and domestic abuse victims' safety, clinical intervention, and appropriate service delivery for alleged abusers who are eligible for services at the military treatment facility.
Prepare and participate in the administrative process of the Incident Determination Committee (IDC). Communicate the IDC incident status determination to commanders and others who have a "need to know" status.
Provide direct services to include screening, assessment, non-medical counseling, safety planning, and referrals with children exhibiting and those impacted by PSB-CY as well as to the family members.
Participate in and provide input to the PSB-CY multi- disciplinary team and attend monthly case review meetings.
Maintain case records and track statistical data in accordance with Limits of Confidentiality, Privacy Act, and higher headquarters policy.
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).
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
A Master's 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.
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, that includes at least 2,000 hours, full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.
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.
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.
Experience counseling a wide range of persons in stressful and potentially high-risk situations. Skills to provide non-medical clinical counseling services to victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, and alleged abusers. Must be skilled in conducting client intake to include; informed consent, psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, development of a service plan, and clinical note taking. Experience in providing services to both military and civilians 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 training in child and adolescent development, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and trauma-informed care. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics.
Must have 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, children, and families. Working knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as related to domestic abuse and child abuse is preferred.
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 client is receiving the most appropriate services.
Must be able to 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 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 products is required and knowledge of electronic case management system is preferred.
Knowledge of the military structure and the military environment is preferred.
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 (NAC) Backgrounds and Security Investigation every five years in order to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children. Personnel must undergo an installation records check (IRC), be subject to the additional requirements of the Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) and the criteria presumptive and automatic disqualification as specified in section 3 of DoDI 1402.5.
How To Apply
STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.
You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.
Internship and volunteer positions listed must also include the start date month and year (mm/yyyy) and end date month and year (mm/yyyy).
There is an education and license requirement. Step 3 and Step 4 must also be completed to qualify.
STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/
STEP 3 - College Transcript(s) (REQUIRED)
A Master's or Doctoral-level degree from an accredited college/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 is required for this position (or US equivalency evaluation). For consideration, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/. Applications received without college transcripts will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 4 - License copies (REQUIRED)
A current 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 is required for this position. For consideration, you must upload a copy of your license as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/. Applications received without a license will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 5 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.
STEP 6 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes or add missing attachments. To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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.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 Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. 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.
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. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee.
CONTACT US:
For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to vacancies.lejeune@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.
