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Job Summary
Three (3), Tier 2 positions available with the Family Advocacy Program within Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Incumbent serves as Marine Family Services Clinical Counselor providing expert advice, comprehensive counseling, and case management services to active-duty personnel, retired military members, reserve components, DOD civilians and their families.
Why Choose MCCS?
Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connectionsand opportunities for you to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positiverelationships that will last a lifetime. We provideour Marines, Sailors, and their families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits and privileges:
- Medical and Dental
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan (with up to 5% employer match)
- Group Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Leave (Sick & Vacation)
- Tax Fee Shopping at Marine Corps Exchanges
- Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreationand more!
Major Duties - Conducts individual, marital, group and family counseling using various complex techniques.
- Screens, evaluates and provides counseling for individuals as indicated by interviews and assessment methods based upon expert research in associated fields.
- Includes but not limits individuals with emotional problems, behavioral problems, domestic violence, drug, alcohol. Exercise independent judgment to apply expertise in conducting initial assessments to match an individual's needs to the most appropriate resources.
- Assesses individuals, couples and families as well as determining diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Conduct complete psychological evaluations, risk assessments for violence and assessment of multi-problem, dysfunctional families.
- Facilitates training programs and seminars focused on both prevention and intervention.
- Plans, develops, and implements programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. Develops and maintains professional standards of service, community referral resources and a close network with the clinical staff of other service providers.
- 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.
- 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 weekends as necessary).
- This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Qualifications - Masters' degree in a social science field such as social work or marriage and family therapy or a Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited program.
- Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) per Secnav 17 52. 7 A and must provide a photocopy with their application. Must be current in continuing education credits, be able to provide master's level transcripts from an accredited university and obtain peer level references.
- Four years' experience conducting qualified counseling services assisting clients in resolving related issues. Experience counseling a wide range of persons, both military and civilians in stressful situations.
This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) Background 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.
How To Apply All applications must be submitted onlinevia the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Tobe considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, logintoyourMCCS user account and review your application status.
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:
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
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. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.