SUPERVISORY INTERDISCPLINARY SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOLOGIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will assess the SACC program operations and monitor the progress toward program goals. You will determine short- and long-term goals and strategies to achieve priorities for all components of SACC programs. You will develop and fully administers a multi-modality comprehensive treatment program designed to treat substance use disorder related problems of eligible personnel. You will stay current with evidence-based practices in behavioral health; utilizes program metrics, tools and techniques related to substance misuse prevention and treatment to make program improvements. You will screen, interview and refer, if necessary, special problem cases beyond the professional capacity of the SACC staff. You will establish cooperative agreements among various treatment providers. Instructs in proper therapeutic techniques for counseling center staff. You will organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements for all counseling center staff. You will maintain effective working relationships with Command and installation specific services; local state, and federal organizations; legal and other medical and behavioral health agencies. You will develop data bases, revises and implements professional service plans, business plans, and standard operating procedures in accordance with health accreditation standards, DoD and Federal law. You will educate and train on matters involving suicide prevention, stress and anger management, substance abuse, or other social issues to maintain mission readiness. You will plan and schedule ongoing work to be accomplished by all staff including administrative, clinical, prevention and drug demand reduction. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position requires working within an office or clinic setting in which clients may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, emotionally charged or have a contagious disease. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Must consent to a criminal history background investigation. Conditions of Employment continued in "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" section. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Oversees a program that performs complex highly technical, administrative, and professional psycho-social work, mange outpatient treatment to a diverse client population, directs a team of professionals including health care providers, and manages budget and supply management for the substance abuse program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 0180 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possessApplicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Basic Requirements for Social Worker (0185): Must have successfully completed a degree in Social Work that fulfills all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. OR, Must have successfully completed a master's degree in Social Work with practicum. Basic Requirements for Social Worker (0180): major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Counseling psychology: For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required. Additional information Substance Abuse Certification (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium substance abuse counselor certification, or state equivalent) acquired through passing a proctored exam, from a state or nationally accredited certifying body is required. and two years' experience working in substance use program. Must meet degree and licensure requirements for USMC credentialing at the independent practitioner level. Requirements include a qualifying master' s degree in a behavioral health discipline and independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. DHA for Domestic Def Industrial Base Facilities & Major Range/Test Facilities Base in DoD This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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