Are you a skilled counselor passionate about making a difference? The FBI is hiring exceptional therapists and clinicians to provide confidential support to employees and their families. In this role, you'll deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health programs that strengthen resilience, foster well-being, and build a supportive culture within the world's premier law enforcement agency. Join us to support those who protect our nation.
Are you a skilled counselor passionate about making a difference? The FBI is hiring exceptional therapists and clinicians to provide confidential support to employees and their families. In this role, you'll deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health programs that strengthen resilience, foster well-being, and build a supportive culture within the world's premier law enforcement agency. Join us to support those who protect our nation.
Salary listed is the Base rate of pay for GS pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables factoring in locality pay can be found on OPM.gov.
As an Employee Assistance Counselor you will:
GS-12:
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
Applicants can meet the Basic Requirements by fulfilling one or more of the below:
A. A degree in behavioral science, or related discipline appropriate to the position
OR
B. Combination of education and experience that has provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Applicants must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this job posting.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Selective Placement Factor:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor. All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your resume to be considered.
Applicants must have a current state clinical mental health independent practice license in psychology, social work, psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent practice license from a closely allied mental health field with demonstrated substance abuse experience.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
To apply for the Employee Assistance Counselor position, please click here.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
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