You will serve as a Interdisciplinary Social Worker/Psychologist in the Substance Abuse Program (SAP), Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR.

Duties

You will provide thorough assessment, non-medical counseling, and consultation services to clients who present for care with substance use risk factors and/or disorders. You will interview individuals and family members to explore and analyze factors influencing personality development and family structure in relation to the development of symptomatic behavior patterns and interpersonal problems. You will independently devise individualized service plans (e.g., individual counseling, family counseling, referral for in client services, etc.). You will provide continuing support and treatment to clients and families. You will conduct seminars and training programs. You will compile statistical data of services provided for review and analysis by a supervisor.

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.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• You will be subject to a criminal history background investigation.
• Must meet degree and licensure requirements for privileging at the independent practitioner level, tier II or tier III in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8.
• Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements in accordance with SECNAVINST 1754.8 and MCO 5300.17A.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting screenings and assessments, and providing therapeutic counseling, consultation services and education related to substance abuse disorders. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/psychology-series-0180/ 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 meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess.

GS-0185-11

Must have completed a degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling that fulfills all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work or marriage and family therapy from an accredited school.

OR

Must have completed a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling with practicum completed.

GS-0180-11

Must have completed a degree with a major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations.

OR

Must have completed 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or successfully completed all the requirements for a master's degree directly to counseling psychology in an accredited educational institution.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience

Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree may be substituted for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR MCAS Miramar, CA 92145 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]