Employee Assistance Counselor
Company: Department Of Justice
Location: Quantico
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
As an Employee Assistance Counselor, you will provide counseling
and consultative assistance services to employees and management in
a Field Office or HQ Division, as directed by the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP). Applicants should be experienced
clinicians able to respond quickly, ethically, and independently
during complex situations.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
01/10/2023 to 01/23/2023
* Salary
$71,099 - $92,429 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
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Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
* Huntsville, AL
* Phoenix, AZ
* Sacramento, CA
* San Diego, CA
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* Washington
* New Orleans
* Linthicum
* Quantico, MD
* Cleveland, OH
* Winchester, VA
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
13
* Job family (Series)
0101 Social Science
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Top Secret
* Drug test
Yes
* Announcement number
DESTIMP-11796641-23-AZ
* Control number
699050400
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This job is open to
* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or
"displaced" employee.
* Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
* Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
* Individuals with disabilities
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
* Military spouses
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
* Veterans
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply.
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Duties
As an Employee Assistance Counselor you will:
GS-12:
* Support employees experiencing a wide range of problems
characterized by feelings of distress, impaired work performance,
health, finances, and/or social well-being issues.
* Assist employees and supervisors to resolve work related problems
and monitor employees' progress to assist in long-term recovery
efforts.
GS-13 (In addition to the above):
* Serve at HQ/Field Office as a clinical mental health professional
in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as assigned and as a
technical advisor to executive management.
* Provide training and guidance to EAP Coordinators/Counselors.
* Develop and deliver training on mental health and wellness
topics.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
* Transcripts are required if qualifying under A and/or B of the
Basic Requirements.
* Must have a current state clinical mental health independent
practice license in psychology, social work, psychiatry,
professional counseling or a clinical independent practice license
from a closely allied mental health field with demonstrated
substance abuse experience.
Basic Requirements
Applicants can meet the Basic Requirements by fulfilling one or
more of the below:
A. A degree in behavioral science, or related discipline
appropriate to the position.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience that has provided the
applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social
sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the
applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral
or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
If submitting an application based upon basic requirements A or B,
you must submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you
have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be
accepted in the application; however, official transcripts will be
required prior to beginning employment.
Applicants must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this
job posting.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants
must also meet the specialized experience (SE) requirements as
described below. In order for you to qualify based on Specialized
Experience (SE), you must possess the SE below for the various GS
levels. Please ensure all specialized experience can be identified
in your resume.
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE
equivalent to the GS-11 level, as defined below:
* Experience interpreting federal laws, regulations and directives
governing operations of employee assistance counseling
programs.
* Experience providing short-term interventions and resources
referral assistance to federal employees and their families seeking
help with challenges related to mental health and/or substance
abuse, emotional, gambling, marital, family relations, financial,
work-related issues, stress, grief/loss or other personal
problems.
* Experience providing educational material to the level and
interests of the audience and experience leading lectures, training
seminars, and discussion groups.
GS-13: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least
one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 level, as defined
below:
* Experience providing diagnosing and treating a variety of
psychological illnesses and personality disorders, dual diagnosis
and maladaptive behaviors.
* Experience providing educational material to the level and
interests of the audience and ability to communicate such material
effectively in forums such as lectures, training seminars, and
discussion groups.
* Experience with consulting and advising management and healthcare
professionals on complex employee performance and behavioral
concerns and sensitive issues such as psychological, physiological
and sociological aspects of alcoholism and other addictions and
with the prevailing modes of treatment and rehabilitation.
Desired Experience
Desired experience are not mandatory and will not be utilized to
minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Experience:
GS-12 - Two years of full time experience after obtaining license.
(Two-five years of experience post independent licensure).
GS-13 - One year of full time experience at the GS-13. (Five years
of experience post independent licensure).
Selective Placement Factor
Applicants must have a current state clinical mental health
independent practice license in psychology, social work,
psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent
practice license from a closely allied mental health field with
demonstrated substance abuse experience.
You must submit a copy of your current state clinical mental health
independent practice license in psychology, social work,
psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent
practice license from a closely allied mental health field with
demonstrated substance abuse experience.
Education
See Requirements section.
Additional information
In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates,
selectees may be eligible for relocation or recruitment incentives.
To be eligible for a relocation incentive, proof of change in
residency will be required. Prior to receiving a relocation or
recruitment incentive, an employee must sign a written agreement to
complete a specific period of employment with the FBI at the new
duty station. If eligible, selectees may be considered for
additional benefits such as the opportunity to participate in the
FBI's Student Loan Repayment Program as well as cost transfer and
limited cost transfer opportunities, contingent on the approval of
the Human Resources Division.
* The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It
is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The
FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI
positions are in the excepted service.
* As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and
impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the
Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that
reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American
people, we welcome applicants from the many communities,
identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions,
and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to
public service.
* Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete
background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be
suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background
investigation. Please check fbi.gov for immediate
disqualifiers.
* Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by
this job posting may disqualify you from consideration. Additional
information will not be requested if your application is
incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis
of information you have submitted.
* Management may select any grade for which this position has been
announced.
* Identification of promotion potential in this posting does not
constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management
to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion
will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need
for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level
duties.
* If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year
probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from
being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their
two-year probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees
may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised
within their respective division or field office after serving 90
days within the FBI.
* Relocation expenses may be borne by the FBI only for GS-13.
Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing
Unit, Administrative Unit, and the international Operations Unit of
their application to apply.
* Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support
employees entering a position through a competitive OR
non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another
position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to
lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. This policy is waived for
qualified personnel permanently assigned to Divisions identified to
relocate to Huntsville, Alabama.
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* Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Position Skills
As part of the application process, you will have the opportunity
to identify particular skills that relate to the position. If you
possess any of the listed skills, please ensure you select those
skills on your application.
Hiring managers will have the ability to filter for the skills
needed to successfully perform the function of the position. Please
ensure any skills you selected can be identified in your resume. If
your identified skills match those skills required by the Hiring
Manager(s), you will be deemed Most Competitive.
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