Counselor for Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Marines Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program

The Leidos Performance and Readiness division is hiring a counselor for our Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Marines Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program.

This program implements a community-based adolescent support and counseling program for the adolescent dependents of U.S. Service members at U.S Military installations.

The essential clinical services include assessment, early intervention, and counseling services for adolescents and their families for Alcohol and other drug (AOD) and other behavioral health risk factors.

The essential prevention and education aspect of the role includes classroom education for adolescents, in-service training to community agencies, community education, screening for and facilitation of prevention support groups for youth from high-risk environments and participation in community awareness campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a community-based adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment program
• Interfacing and networking with military branches and the community to identify adolescents in need of services
• Supporting family quality of life by offering individual, group and family counseling
• Intake, screening, assessment, and management of case load
• Provide AOD training and specialized education on a variety of topics
• Treatment planning, discharge, records management, and continuing care planning for caseload
• Participation in quality assurance
• Case record management and documentation
• Securing and maintaining written referral agreements with all community agencies and briefing referral agencies about the ASACS program
• Demonstrate creativity and skill in prevention education, community referral agreements, and program marketing
• Utilize word processing, basic databases/email systems, and manage files electronically
• Apply knowledge of risk management and program development to enhance services and programs

Qualifications:

• Current independent license as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
• Meet the Defense Health Agency (DHA) requirements for independent credentialing and privileging by the local Medical Treatment Facility (MTF)
• Two (2+) years of supervised post graduate counseling experience working with an adolescent population
• Actively practiced in the past two (2) years (i.e., direct patient care that is peer reviewable)
• The possession of, or eligibility for, a state or national alcohol and drug counseling (AOD) certification

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance provided

Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00