About the position
Incumbent serves as the Clinical supervisor for the Substance Abuse Counseling Center (SACC), Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services and works under the overall supervision of the SACC Director (or the MCCS designee). Independently oversees professional counseling staff and the day-to-day operations of an ongoing substance misuse focused non-medical counseling program designed to prevent and provide non-medical counseling services for alcohol and drug misuse related problems of active duty military and their eligible family members. Work is reviewed for overall program effectiveness. As a privileged and credentialed tier III Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs bio-psychosocial assessments, and reviews clinical assessments of clients; performs diagnostic impressions of substance use disorders and other DSM psychiatric disorders to determine level of client services based on American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC2) that focuses on service intensity and individual client needs. Screens, interviews and refers, when necessary, cases beyond the professional scope of the SACC staff. Applies current directives and accepted clinical principles and practices in managing the non-medical counseling functions of the SACC. Applies professional knowledge of psychological/addiction counseling principles, theories, and methods to specific drug and alcohol situations and problems. Manages a multi-modality, comprehensive non-medical alcohol and drug misuse service program for active duty military and their eligible family members. Develops and/or provides professional improvement/quality assurance by implementing or maintaining performance improvement and quality assurance processes. Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise. Keeps the SACC Director informed on potential issues and concerns that can affect the viability of the substance misuse program. Maintains contact with other Marine installations, USMC Headquarters, community, and private organizations to keep abreast of current research in the field of substance use and misuse and of new and evidence-based practices in counseling. Maintains liaison with other counseling/helping programs. Provides expert information to installation commanders, counseling/ helping programs, medical personnel, and civilian community concerning the drug and alcohol program. Supports internal policies in keeping with existing regulations, management principles, and clinical ethics. Resolves complaints of subordinates. May approve leave, recommend transfers, disciplinary actions, etc., for subordinates as required. Manages/supervises performance of subordinates. Provides clinical supervision. Clinical supervision is carried out both in structured one-on-one and group settings. It includes case consultation, structured case presentation, initiation of individualized service plans, supervision of in-service training, and assisting the staff members to maintain professional perspective when working with difficult clients, and recognition of their limitations as well as the resource limitations of the program. Plans and organizes work to meet workload demands and to manage caseloads among staff members. Provides oversight for clinical counselors in supervision and execution of clinical assessments of clients.
Responsibilities
- Independently oversees professional counseling staff and day-to-day operations of the SACC.
- Performs bio-psychosocial assessments and reviews clinical assessments of clients.
- Conducts diagnostic impressions of substance use disorders and other DSM psychiatric disorders.
- Screens, interviews, and refers cases beyond the professional scope of the SACC staff.
- Manages a comprehensive non-medical alcohol and drug misuse service program.
- Develops and implements performance improvement and quality assurance processes.
- Keeps the SACC Director informed on potential issues affecting the substance misuse program.
- Maintains contact with other Marine installations and organizations for current research.
- Provides expert information to installation commanders and medical personnel.
- Resolves complaints of subordinates and manages/supervises their performance.
- Provides clinical supervision in structured one-on-one and group settings.
- Plans and organizes work to meet workload demands and manage caseloads.
Requirements
- Must possess a master's degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Must have the highest licensure by a State or National regulatory board for independent clinical practice.
- Must have at least two years post-licensure clinical experience, including 2,000 hours post-licensure or 4,000 hours post-graduate degree.
- Must have at least one year of supervisory experience in substance abuse/addiction services.
- Must be a certified substance abuse counselor.
Nice-to-haves
- Expert knowledge of Marine Corps substance abuse policies and regulations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps Order 5300.17A and USMC model and continuum of care.
- Expert knowledge of substance misuse issues within the Marine Corps.
Benefits
- Stability of Federal Civilian Service
- Quality of Work Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefit Packages
- Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
