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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Open & closing dates

03/25/2025 to 04/09/2025
Salary

$37.53 - $37.53 per hour
Pay scale & grade

NF 04
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Beaufort, SC 1 vacancy
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

25% or less - Varies
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

NA
Job family (Series)
- 0101 Social Science
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Announcement number

72077
Control number

834330300

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

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Serves as the Clinical Specialist within the Behavioral Health program, Community Counseling Center. Implements policies, conducts screenings, clinical counseling services and case management services for Behavioral Health Branch programs.
Serves as the first point of contact for behavioral health services for active duty Marines, retired military members, their families, and others as authorized by DoD policy.
Comprehensive counseling services include: screening, clinical case management, individual, marital, group, and family treatment.
Reviews, develops, coordinates and provides case management services concerning Behavioral Health participants to include but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, coping and other factors which detract from an individual’s behavioral health.
Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Behavioral Health counseling treatment services, to include conducting screenings, determination of client's level of functioning, prognosis, treatment or need for appropriate referral.
Conducts psychosocial assessments with emphasis on diagnosis and recommendation for treatment.
Conducts assessments, evaluations and studies of new, existing, and proposed programs to determine effectiveness and impact, and recommends changes or improvements in methods and procedures to diagnosis and develops treatment plans based on identified problems, psychosocial factors and treatment capabilities.
As a credential Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs diagnosis of mental health disorders and determine level of patient treatment that focuses on treatment intensity and individual patient needs.
Applies established therapeutic techniques, principles, theories and methods screens, evaluates and provides counseling for clients as indicated by interviews and assessment. Assessments include complete psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments for behavioral health related issues.
Develops documents and presents identified problems and proposed treatment plans to individuals, groups and families. Identifies or develops sources for needed therapy and other support services.
Conducts assessments or evaluates policies and programs regarding short term, individual or conjoint counseling with individuals, families and groups.
Uses a variety of modalities and techniques as appropriate for situations and clients.
Prepares required reports and records.
Informs appropriate points of contact of status, progress, duty limitations and ways to facilitate the treatment process.
Works with associated staff from work, school, and treatment facilities to ensure accurate and proper handling of cases.
Administers a multi-modality comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment program to deal with Behavioral Health related issues.
Provides evaluations for rehabilitation/treatment efforts, evaluates progress, adequacy of treatment and follow up.
Plans, develops and implements programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure.
SME on Behavioral health issues relating to rehabilitation and treatment plans with projections for proposed changes to improve programming.
Evaluates community resources to determine availability, applicability and best utilization of services for potential implementation Marine Corps wide.
Conducts ongoing review of treatment plans and treatment effectiveness to improve services.
Promotes and maintains communication and harmonious working relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies to develop and maintain good working relationships.
May attend conferences and meetings.
Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals.
May prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials.
Reviews, researches and benchmarks emerging trends and analyzes the functional impacts on systems.
Represents the Marine Corps, as required, at different forums concerning Behavioral Health. Maintains contacts with officials in appropriate Marine Corps commands, as well as other Services, DoD, and Congressional staffs, to monitor current policies, determine Marine Corps compliance with current programs, and to identify trends which affect Marine Corps programs.
Collects data from diverse sources and uses them to produce meaningful management analysis.
Develops correspondence, point papers, briefs, and other items for HQMC Flag Officers.
May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary).

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Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences, able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards in MCO P1754.11 and SECNAV Instruction 1754.7A.
Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Clinical Psychologist and must provide a photocopy with their application.
Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples and family treatment/counseling.
Ability to provide Behavioral Health related counseling services as well as comprehensive counseling and case management services to active duty and retired military members, the Reserve components of the military services, their families, and DOD civilians as space permits.
Skill to provide comprehensive counseling services for: anxiety, depression, stress, violence, and coping areas amenable to brief solution-focused therapy.
Knowledge of and skill to apply human social services principles and practices, family and group dynamics, human behavior and chemical dependency dynamics in providing counseling services.
Knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, interpersonal, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in relation to changing social patterns.
Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics.
Skill in program development, teaching and counseling.
Knowledge of legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders, as well as professional ethics of marriage, group, family and child counseling.

Additional information

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.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

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.

Marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers

You must upload a copyof your current state license to practice independently, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=72077&PostingSeq=1/ to be considered. Applications received without required documents, will be ineligible for consideration.

Volunteer Experience- The amount of credit received for volunteer, internships and practicums is based on the amount of hours per week spent. Be sure to include the average hours per week worked in volunteer roles.

References- Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina utilizes an online reference checking solution called Pre-Hire 360® from SkillSurvey. As a part of our selection process, applicants will be required to provide the names and email addresses of professional references that are able to provide information regarding work performance.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A COMPETITIVE SCORE.

Agency contact information

SOUTH CAROLINA MCCS

Phone: 843/228-1658
Email: sc.humanresources@usmc-mccs.org
Address: SOUTH CAROLINA MCCS
MCAS PO BOX 55018
BUILDING #553
BEAUFORT, SC 299045018
USA

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All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.

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CLINICAL COUNSELOR NF4 $5000 - HIRING

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Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Announcement number

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Clarification from the agency

Duties

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Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Additional information

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