SUPERVISORY INTERDISCPLINARY SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOLOGIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities 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 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:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-work-series-0185/0180 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 masters degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. OR, Must have successfully completed a masters 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 masters 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veterans preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.