DIRECTOR - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING CENTER (SACC)

Job Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCSis a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.Weoffer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

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

• Incumbent serves as the Director for the installation's Substance Abuse Counseling Center (SACC), Substance Abuse Program (SAP), Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services.
• Independently oversees day-to-day operations of the SACC that encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the Marine Corps. Responsible for programming and related services; supervision of financial, personnel and property resources; planning, implementation of services, execution of associated initiatives, and operation of facilities. Directs technical and administrative work involving SAP functions and activities supporting the management of the Marine Corps SAP at the installation.
• Resource planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and monitoring activities required by this position involve direct contact with Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) functional proponents, other behavioral health programs, and state and local community program professionals. Assesses program operations and monitors progress toward organizational goals.
• Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives. Stays current with evidence-based and evidence-informed practices, metrics, tools and techniques related to the specialty area or program to make program improvements. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resource requirements. Coordinates with other programs or work areas to accomplish goals. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes of operations, activities and events. Develops minimum standards to govern the local program, policy, procedures and resources. Maintains effective working relationships with Command and installation specific programs, local, state, and federal organizations, legal and medical agencies. Directly addresses matters involving: difficult technical problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods, and decisions that require further clarification with the higher level supervisor. Explains regulatory requirements relevant to problem situations. e
• stablishes and monitors outcome measures for in-house and higher headquarters levels; develops data bases in alignment with System Of Records Notice, revises and implements professional service plans, business plans, and standard operating procedures in accordance with accreditation standards; DoD and Federal Law; reviews data provided in reports of special actions for the installation; formulates strategic plans for command use in deterrence activities; briefs senior commanders; directs budget priorities for the SAP, reviews statistical data to modify program goals, and briefs reports to command and HQMC.
• Coordinates inter-departmental in-service training; evaluates scope of practice to ensure compliance with policy; evaluates training opportunities for all staff and clients; develops and evaluates orientation activities; adheres to the counseling/social work and other applicable Code of Ethics; evaluates professional development activities. Establishes cooperative agreements among various service and treatment providers. Instructs in proper non-medical counseling techniques for staff and interns.May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include evenings and/or weekends as necessary).

Qualifications

• Required Degree: Must possess a master's degree from a college or university with a program nationally accredited in: social work or psychology, marriage and family therapy, licensed professional counselor, or in a related behavioral health field.
• Required Licensure: Highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board that authorizes independent clinical practice that is current, valid, unrestricted and in good standing in at least one of the following: clinical social work, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical psychologist that meet the DoD requirements. Must provide a photocopy of licensure with their application.
• Required Experience: Tier III must have engaged in at least two years post licensure, that includes at least 2,000 hours post licensure or 4,000 hours post graduate degree, full-time clinical experience in a clinical setting. Two of these years must include documented post-licensure clinical experience in substance use disorder treatment. Must have at least 2 years of post-licensure experience as a clinical supervisor of professional clinical providers.
• Required Certification: Certification in substance abuse (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or state equivalent) is required at time of hire. Must have expert knowledge of the Marine Corps SAP, and other related program concepts, principles, techniques, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents is essential to enable the manager to plan, organize, administer, coordinate, and evaluate subject programs as well as other behavioral risk program elements for which responsibility is assigned. Expert knowledge of Marine Corps substance abuse policies, directives and regulations.
• Ability to make complex decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important public policies or programs. Knowledge of the Marine Corps program/budgetary goals and objectives to determine how they affect the program/budgets of the other military departments and other Federal agencies. Expert knowledge and understanding of the Marine Corps, DOD and Federal budget process, including knowledge of the Congressional budget process.
• Expert knowledge of Quality of Life programs within the Marine Corps and related program policies, procedures, and regulations to serve as the installation subject matter expert. Must have the skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations on management, budgetary, staffing or operations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied. Will be required to obtain a clearance at the Tier 3 level to satisfy IT Level II designation access and enter information to the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS), if access is to ADMITS is required to fulfill the requirements of this position. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation. In accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8, will be required to obtain a tier III credential and clinical privilege by submitting an application to the HQMC credential and review board. Official offer is contingent upon receiving credential and privilege. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary). Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. This position may eligible occasional for telework, as determined by local level policy. This

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted onlinevia the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

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: 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.

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.