The Marine Intercept Program is a part of the Community Counseling Program. This position serves as Clinical Specialist in both Community Counseling Program and Marine Intercept Program. The Clinical Specialist will consist of 50% Community Counseling and 50% marine Intercept Program services.
Implements policies, conducts risk assessments, and case management services for the Marine Intercept Program (MIP) and Community Counseling program (CCP). Serves as the first point of contact for active duty Marines and Sailors who have had a suicidal ideation or attempt as well as dependents for counseling services.. Comprehensive services include: risk assessments, safety planning, and clinical case management for Marines and Sailors who have had a suicidal ideation or attempt. Reviews, develops, coordinates and provides case management services concerning MIP/CCP participants to include but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, coping and other factors which detract from an individual¿s behavioral health. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Behavioral Health services, to include conducting risk assessments, safety planning, screenings, determination of client's level of functioning, prognosis, treatment or need for appropriate referral.

Conducts screenings and risk assessments and safety plans with emphasis on case management and follow up contacts. Conducts assessments, evaluations and studies of new, existing, and proposed programs to determine effectiveness and impact, and recommends changes or improvements in methods and procedures. As a credential Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), performs diagnosis of mental health disorders and determine level of patient treatment that focuses on treatment intensity and individual patient needs. Provides ongoing counseling services to those seeking non-medical level services.

Applies established therapeutic techniques, principles, theories and methods screens, evaluates and provides case management for clients as indicated by interviews and assessment. Assessments include Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, risk assessments, and safety planning for behavioral health related issues as well as screening tools within the CCP. Develops documents and presents identified problems and proposed case management plan. Identifies or develops sources for needed therapy and other support services. Conducts assessments or evaluates policies and programs regarding MIP/CCP services.

Uses a variety of modalities and techniques as appropriate for situations and clients. Prepares required reports and records. Informs appropriate points of contact of status, progress, duty limitations and ways to facilitate the treatment process. Works with associated staff from work, Command, and treatment facilities to ensure accurate and proper handling of cases.

Plans, develops and implements programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure. SME on Behavioral health issues relating to rehabilitation and treatment plans with projections for proposed changes to improve programming. Evaluates community resources to determine availability, applicability and best utilization of services for potential implementation Marine Corps wide. Conducts ongoing review of case management plans and treatment effectiveness to improve services. Promotes and maintains communication and harmonious working relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies to develop and maintain good working relationships.

May attend conferences and meetings. Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. May prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials. Reviews, researches and benchmarks emerging trends and analyzes the functional impacts on systems.

Represents the Marine Corps, as required, at different forums concerning Behavioral Health. Maintains contacts with officials in appropriate Marine Corps commands, as well as other Services, DoD, and Congressional staffs, to monitor current policies, determine Marine Corps compliance with current programs, and to identify trends which affect Marine Corps programs. Collects data from diverse sources and uses them to produce meaningful management analysis. Develops correspondence, point papers, briefs, and other items for HQMC Flag Officers.

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 related duties as assigned.

Master¿s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences, able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards in MCO P1754.11 and SECNAV Instruction 1754.7A. Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Clinical Psychologist and must provide a photocopy with their application. Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples and family treatment/counseling. Ability to provide Behavioral Health related counseling services as well as comprehensive counseling and case management services to active duty and retired military members, the Reserve components of the military services, their families, and DOD civilians as space permits. Skill to provide comprehensive services for Marines and Sailors who have had suicidal ideations or attempts, anxiety, depression, stress, or violence. Knowledge of and skill to apply human social services principles and practices, family and group dynamics, human behavior and chemical dependency dynamics in providing case management and clinical services. Knowledge of family structure, dynamics, needs and problems, interpersonal, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in relation to changing social patterns. Diagnostic skills in areas of psychological pathology and psychosocial dynamics. Skill in program development, teaching and counseling. Knowledge of legal information pertaining to family relationships and laws protecting children and elders, as well as professional ethics of marriage, group, family and child counseling.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.