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Clinical Program Manager

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Clinical Program Manager

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$5k recruitment/relocation incentive for eligible applicants with a 12-month service agreement. 

 

Job Summary

This position is located at MCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER NF4 for MCCS.

 

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits:

Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
  • NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (may be eligible to buy back up to 5 years of military service)
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Inexpensive life insurance (up to 3X annual salary)
  • Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance (up to 60% of annual salary)
  • Immediate annual and sick leave accrual
  • Tax-free shopping
  • Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
  • Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!

 

Major Duties

Serves as the Clinical Program Manager to independently oversee professional counseling staff and the day-to-day operations of an ongoing Substance Abuse Counseling Center/ Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center designed to treat alcohol and drug abuse related problems including co-occurring disorders of active-duty military, their dependents, retirees, and others as authorized by DoD policy.   Screens, interviews and refers, if necessary, special problem cases to the SACC/CSACC Director if patient is beyond the professional capacity of the counseling staff.  As needed, performs psychosocial evaluations, and analyzes clinical assessments.  Provides clinical supervision to counseling staff supervises and monitors treatment accomplished by counselors. Develops Professional Improvement/Quality Assurance by implementing or maintaining quality assurance processes.  Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise.  Oversees clinical assessments of patients and assigns the applicable diagnosis. Conducts individual, group and/or family therapy with Marine and family that present for care with co-occurring disorders and/or substance abuse disorders.

As a credentialed Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs diagnosis of mental health disorders and other DSM-IV psychiatric diagnosis and determines level of patient treatment that focuses on treatment intensity and individual client needs.

Researches and determines professional training needs and opportunities for staff. Coordinates with the Credentialing Office to ensure that staff training for recertification is met.  Prepares and conducts in-service training as required by SACC/CSACC Director. Arranges for outside training opportunities through contacted courses when required; evaluates professional development activities to ensure training goals are met. Attends conferences and meetings of professional and other relevant associations. Keeps the Director informed on potential issues and concerns that can affect the viability of the Substance Abuse Program. Provides Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) to the Director when warranted.  


Manages/supervises full performance of counseling staff to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring counselors and other staff as assigned by the SACC /CSACC director; assisting with performance reviews, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment.  Must be alert to substance abuse, and take appropriate action.

 
Keeps abreast of clinical supervision/training and closely related areas in the field, with an emphasis on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders intervention, assessment, and treatment through membership in professional societies, continuing education, training, and literature.  

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.            

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
A master's degree in social work (MSW), Counseling, Mental Health, or other behavior health field from an accredited program and a state license at the licensed independent practitioner level, which meets the criteria established by USMC for licensed independent provider status. The specific disciplines are: Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.; Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Ph.D., or DSW; Counseling Psychology, MS, MA or M.Ed.; and Marriage & Family Therapist, Ph.D. M.A, or M.S.  Licensed independent practitioners are subject to credentials review by the USMC credentialing board. They shall be credentialed by the designated credentialing authority before providing care independently.

A minimum of two years post-licensure professional experience in substance abuse/addiction services or two years post-licensure professional experience in mental health counseling with a focus on co-occurring disorders with individuals and families; and a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience as a supervisor of professional clinical providers; certified substance abuse counselor (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or state equivalent)

OR

A minimum of three years post-licensure professional experience in substance abuse/addiction services and a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience as a supervisor of professional clinical providers; Must achieve certified substance abuse counselor (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or state equivalent) within 36 months from date of hire.


Full professional knowledge of standard and accepted theories, methods, principles, practices, and techniques of clinical supervision, as well as of individual, marital, family, and group counseling.  Additionally, the incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) criteria and the American Society of Addiction Medicine's Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC).  

Ability to discern clients' presenting problems and subsequently develop reliable and accurate treatment plans which include the counseling skill and abilities to help clients reach treatment goals.  Ability to work well with civilian and military peers, subordinates, and superiors; act as part of a multi-disciplinary team and facilitate a coordinated community response to substance abuse treatment and interventions.  Knowledge of function and location of organizational components of is highly preferred.  Mature professional judgment, allowing the flexible use of a wide variety of supervision, counseling, and training skills.  Knowledge of assessment techniques for determining clinicians' skill levels and professional development needs, as well as determining the needs of clients.  Ability to discern individual clinicians¿ training and programmatic professional development needs; and have the ability to develop reliable and accurate plans to meet these needs.  Knowledge of group dynamics and interactions in order to work effectively with counseling and supervision groups.  Knowledge of communication and training skills necessary for individual supervision, programmatic training, and community-based educational workshops.  Ability to complete written documentation of supervisees' progress, client case histories, treatment plans, etc. Ability to provide verbal and written interpretations of events in a credible and professional manner during legal, medical, or military actions.  Knowledge of administrative procedures in order to fulfill record keeping responsibilities, contribute to program planning, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the clinical and educational programs.

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.

This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check.  Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check (NACI) Background Security Investigation. 

 

How To Apply

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

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 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, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.