Director, Director, Substance Abuse Counseling Center NF5 Regular Full-Time

Director, Director, Substance Abuse Counseling Center NF5 Regular Full-Time

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Quantico, Virginia

Salary Range: $121785 - $129904 Per Year

Job Summary: Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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. Monitors progress and evaluate 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. Establishes 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. Develops and implements the Quality Assurance/Continuous Quality Improvement (QA/QI) plan. Keeps HQMC informed on current developments and innovations, which could be adopted to strengthen the program; provides Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) per installation and HQMC policy. Provides administrative/technical direction and supervises full performance of clinical supervisors, prevention staff, clinical staff, drug demand reduction, and administrative staff to include: assigning, distributing, evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, recommending and completing performance reviews, recommending and administering discipline, recommending and administering incentive awards, signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment, and being alert to alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action. Decides the methodologies to use in achieving work goals and objectives, and in determining other management strategies; Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; Set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; Evaluate work performance of subordinates; Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; Interview candidates for positions in the program; Hear and resolve complaints from employees, Effect disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging needed development and training; Develop performance standards. As a privileged and credentialed tier III Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs biopsychosocial assessments, and reviews clinical assessments of clients; provides a narrative of presenting issues and is familiar with Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) psychiatric disorders in order to complete medical referrals. Demonstrates ability 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 SAP staff. Ensures all SAP staff practice within scope. Establishes cooperative agreements among various service and treatment providers. Instructs in proper non-medical counseling techniques for staff and interns.

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. Experience providing substance abuse prevention education.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 position is not eligible for full-time remote work.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website. 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-14