All U.S Citizens are eligible to apply

This posting will close on January 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

Questions regarding this posting should be addressed to G. Jackson at gpjackson@fbi.gov.

Working Hours: Will vary depending on Division and Field Office's needs. This position MAY require evening and weekend work.

Travel: Will vary depending on Division and Field Office's needs, crisis responses, and training events.

The following locations are currently available: International Operations Division - Washington, DC & Quantico, VA; Operational Technology Division - Quantico, VA & Huntsville, AL; Information Management Division - Winchester, VA; Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix, AZ; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Juan, PR; Detroit, Minneapolis, MN; Newark, NJ; New Haven, CT; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; Tampa, FL; Little Rock, AR; Charlotte, NC, Columbia, SC,., Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA This list will be modified accordingly

Salary:

GS-12: $74,441.00 - $96,770.00

GS-13: $88,520.00 - $115,079.00

NOTE: The salary listed above is the Base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables factoring in locality pay (based on the geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov .

Full Performance Level: GS-13

In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a incentive. Prior to receiving incentive, an prospective employee must sign a written agreement to complete a specific period of employment with the FBI at their duty station. All incentives are contingent on the approval of the Human Resources Division.

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, psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent practice license from a closely allied mental health field with demonstrated substance abuse experience.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties:

As an Employee Assistance Counselor you will:

GS-12:

• Provide supportive counseling for employees, family members, and task force officers 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 resolve work related problems and monitors employees' progress to assist in long-term recovery efforts.
• Provide internal and external referrals to clients.
• Develop and present a variety of psycho-educational topics to a non-clinical audience.
• Respond to national and local crisis events.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support as needed.

GS-13 (In addition to the above):

• Serve at HQ/Field Office as a clinical mental health professional in the EAP as assigned and as a technical advisor to executive management.
• Provide training and guidance to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators/Counselors.
• Develop and delivers training on mental health and wellness topics.
• Provide management consultations.

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 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.

Specialized Experience (SE)

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.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package to include all documents for every application submitted , by the closing date. The following items are REQUIRED :

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
• A complete assessment questionnaire.
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Copy of 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
• Other supporting documentation (if applicable):
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50
  • Most recent performance appraisal. Please note: this does not apply to current FBI employees.
• For Veterans:

• Please attach your DD-214 and/or statement of eligibility
• Disabled Veterans - attach your DD-214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

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.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement 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 announcement 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.

• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

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