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Licensed Professional Counselor
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
- $76,463 – $99,404
- Posted
- 3MO AGO
About the role
It takes more than 170,000 Air Force Federal employees to fly, fix, fight and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. In Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS); we support the men and women in uniform and provide every kind of support service needed to fulfill the Air Force mission.
Your next opportunity is here: The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for your talents and skills to work alongside our uniformed Airmen in the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Professional Counselor, GS-0101-12, to work under the 8th Wing, located at Kadena AB, Japan
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor providing independent primary and secondary intervention services within both operational Department of the Air Force (DAF) units and Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Serves as a member of an Integrated Operational Support (IOS) team directly supporting the DAF mission with the goal of building resiliency, enhancing human performance, and improving unit mission effectiveness. Clinical and administrative duties focus on education and prevention, psychosocial assessment and diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions and treatment.
This mission-critical position offers the flexibility to hire like the private sector with a direct stream-lined application and expedited hiring process due to a severe shortage of candidates or critical hiring needs. This hiring approach is called Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) which allows the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) to hire applicants from the general public with no prior federal civilian or Veteran status.
Annual Salary Range is $76,463 - $99,404 based on experience. (Not including overtime, holiday pay, annual or within-grade pay increases)
In addition to moving expenses being covered, this opportunity is also eligible for a tax free allowance to cover housing and utilities expenses. If selected and currently being a CONUS stationed employee, you will also receive return rights for up to five years ensuring you have a position to return to after the completion of this tour.
This position can close at any time so we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Air Force Civilian Service Benefits:
Paid Time Off
-11 Federal Holidays each year
-13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time
-13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance
-No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement
-Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
-Basic Benefits Plan
-Social Security
-Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
To learn more about our federal benefits go to link below:
https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
-Conducts psycho-diagnostic assessments and provides evidence-based psychotherapy services. Independently applies a broad range of professional knowledge and evidence-based practices for military service members with a wide variety/complexity of psychiatric problems both within the unit and MTF Mental Health Clinic (MHC). Within the unit, provides prevention, Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) and limited scope counseling (LSC) for low acuity/low complexity concern in accordance with (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA),DAF, and MTF policy.
-Observes and participates in unit activities in order to identify psychosocial stressors and barriers to optimal human performance. Integrates into the full spectrum of unit activities observing military service members in the conduct of their duties across the full span of worksites, processes, and shifts. To the maximum extent allowed by policy, physical ability, and safety, the IOS provider will participate in and/or observe unit activities to include all mission sets, functional teams, duty locations, and work shifts.
-Develops and implements IOS program initiatives, executing strategies to mitigate psychosocial stressors and risks to optimize Service members and mission performance. Develops strategic planning models and executes evidence-based initiatives targeting risk mitigation strategies to a unit population. If desired by line squadron leadership, trains and provides consultation to appointed unit representatives (i.e., unit champions) designated by the unit to implement mitigation strategies. Engages in ongoing program evaluation and modifies interventions accordingly.
-Provides psychological consultation, education, and training to military commanders/senior leaders, other MH professionals, and medical staff. Promotes and preserves a psychotherapeutic atmosphere among the professional treatment team. Advises commanders, supervisors, and referring providers regarding patient’s status, treatment needs, and prognosis where appropriate and IAW the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), relevant DoD, DHA, and Service regulations, and professional standards and ethics of the American Counseling Association.
-Applies regulatory guidance to meet IOS program requirements. Management of operational clinical services, resource allocation, and agency partnerships. Position will require the incumbent to implement, develop, and sustain a line-embedded IOS Operational Clinical Services (OCS) facility where healthcare is performed that ensures compliance with all appropriate procedures to maintain Accreditation Organization standards and elements of performance IAW the DoD, DHA, building codes, OSHA guidelines, DAF, and the support MTF’s Clinical Quality Management program requirements/requests (e.g., infection control, patient safety, plans of action for building repairs).
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
-Professional knowledge of clinical counseling practices, principles, theories, and administrative requirements to be able to apply them in a clinical or occupational setting and medical documentation.
-Professional knowledge of evidence-based treatments for a full range of psychiatric disorders to plan and provide treatment to patients.
--Knowledge of diagnostic issues related to psychiatric disorders IAW the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association.
-Knowledge of and proficiency in (at minimum 1 preferably 2) evidenced-based treatment modalities used for the treatment of trauma-related disorders such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, etc.
-Knowledge and skill in administration, scoring, and interpretation of select psychological and psycho-social screening measures to properly assess patient’s needs. Understanding of behavioral risk management and the ability to engage appropriate protections as needed when the risk of harm to self or others is present.
-Skill and ability to provide guidance and consultation services to medical professionals and military leaders and facilitate referrals to military or community-based human service agencies and resources (e.g., Protective Services, financial aid organizations).
1. Selective Placement Factors for Licensed Professional Counselor: Must have the following minimum qualifications:
a. Qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 0101 occupational series must be met.
b. Master’s Degree or higher in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
c. Must have passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) or provide evidence of an examination determined by the Director of the DHA as equal in scope, intent, and content to the NCMHCE. To verify if an exam outside the NCMHCE meets DHA requirements, a request for review will be routed through the AFMED Clinical Quality Management office.
d. Must possess and maintain a current, active, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor independently, which includes diagnosis and treatment, in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
2. As a condition of employment as a government civilian Licensed Professional Counselor, the applicant must meet MTF credentialing and privileging competency requirements:
a. Applicants tentatively selected for this position are required to meet all applicable credentialing and privileging requirements and be fully qualified to perform within the full scope of their clinical field as an independent and unsupervised licensed practitioner at the host installation MTF. The applicant is not eligible for the award of supervised privileges and cannot be placed on a plan of supervision to meet these requirements. The hiring official will work with the installation MTF, to ensure the applicant meets all requirements, and provides the verification to the civilian personnel office, prior to the applicant receiving a firm job offer.
b. Must have actively practiced as a licensed independent practitioner within the past two years.
c. Must provide evidence of current adult clinical practice within the past two years as an independent Licensed Professional Counselor to the host installation MTF. Active practice is defined as diagnosing, treating, and maintaining clinical caseload without supervision to the full scope of their clinical field after having passed their clinical licensure exam.
d. Must maintain active, full, independent clinical privileges through completion of all required yearly clinical competencies to the full scope of their clinical field and at an independent and unsupervised level for the duration of employment as an affiliate provider at the host installation MTF to the full scope of their clinical field.
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Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine qualifications will not be considered.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American Republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
There are many things to do in Japan, including visiting historical sites, experiencing the culture, and taking in the scenery:
• Nakamise Street: One of Tokyo's oldest shopping arcades
• Asakusa district: A traditional district in Tokyo
• Shinkansen: A bullet train that offers a unique travel experience between Osaka and Kyoto
• Osaka Castle: Built in 1583, this castle was intended to be the capital of Japan before it was moved to Edo
• Tokyo Metropolitan Building: Offers a 200m observation deck for a bird's eye view of Tokyo
Organization: 18th Wing
Department / installation: Kadena AB
Schedule: Full Time
Travel: Up to 25% Travel possible
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