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Duties

You will review and disposition appointment requests and conduct psychological health assessments on scheduled and walk-in basis during normal working hours for the Brigade of Midshipmen. You will provide brief psychological health assessment, crisis management, treatment planning, counseling, psychoeducation, and direct clinical services to USNA Midshipmen. You will provides comprehensive individual and group psychotherapy at all levels of complexity for midshipmen. You will Oversee coordination and integration of intake and triage activities and interventions as directed by the Midshipmen Development Center (MDC) Directors. You will implements comprehensive treatment plans by arranging for required services with other agencies in compliance with multi-disciplinary treatment plans.

Requirements

• 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.
• Appropriate state licensure at an independent practice level (e.g. LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW). Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain privileging at the U.S. Naval Health Clinic Annapolis.
• In depth professional knowledge and understanding of complex mental health diagnoses and the impact of diagnosis on patient.
• In-depth knowledge of human physical, psychological, and emotional development dealing with a wide age-range of patients
• Knowledge and skill using DSM and ICD criteria for diagnosing patients and developing treatment plans.
• Professional knowledge in completing comprehensive individual psycho- social assessments and treatments.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Professional knowledge of the functioning of multi-disciplinary treatment teams, and the specific roles within the standards of the respective professional community.
• Professional knowledge of the functioning of multi-disciplinary treatment teams, and the specific roles within the standards of the respective professional community.
• Knowledge and skill in oral and written communication with medical, administrative, and lay personnel on clinical and therapeutic matters. Knowledge of proper documentation and statistical recording.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to sexual assault reporting and treatment requirements. Knowledge of Navy and DoD sexual assault program policies and the interactions of those policies with state and federal guidelines.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) providing brief psychological health assessment, crisis management, treatment planning, counseling, psychoeducation, and direct clinical services; 2) provides written evaluations which includes assessments of the client, support system, and environment.; 3) Provides psychosocial assessment in preparation of treatment plans with regard to current best practices in counseling treatment to include direct care, group support, and referrals to tertiary and external care settings.; And 4) Advises on problem-solving methods and/or techniques. NOTE: This experience must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. 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/#url=GS-PROF AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-work-series-0185/ 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 possess at least a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.8:
1. Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent degree, OR
2. Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree, OR
3. Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree, OR
4. Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a one-year APA accredited clinical internship.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL ACADEMY 121 Blake Road Annapolis, MD 21402 US
• Name: Lauren Cross
• Phone: (410) 293-3388
• Email: [email protected]