MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (MEF) PREVENTION SPECIALIST,

Summary

Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist

Serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for forces in his/her respective areas. Primarily responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs/initiatives for military members and their families. Serves as a central point of contact concerning Behavioral Health prevention initiatives. Conducts prevention education, sustains a cadre of qualified trainers, implements tasks and training consistent with command Behavioral Health strategic plan, and makes recommendations to improve Behavioral Health programming at the assigned location and throughout the Marine Corps. Develops and implements Behavioral Health prevention education and training curriculum based on specific and measurable learning objectives. Develops local program plans, methods and procedures and provides program support to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders, Marines, and family members, prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness and aid in coping successfully with the Marine Corps lifestyle. Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, information papers, and slide presentations for use by management officials. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend presentations, conferences and meetings. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. Performs other duties as assigned. This position may be designated as a non-critical sensitive position; therefore, must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 3, Secret Clearance level background check.

Job Description

Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist

Serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for forces in his/her respective areas. Primarily responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs/initiatives for military members and their families. Serves as a central point of contact concerning Behavioral Health prevention initiatives. Conducts prevention education, sustains a cadre of qualified trainers, implements tasks and training consistent with command Behavioral Health strategic plan, and makes recommendations to improve Behavioral Health programming at the assigned location and throughout the Marine Corps. Develops and implements Behavioral Health prevention education and training curriculum based on specific and measurable learning objectives. Develops local program plans, methods and procedures and provides program support to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders, Marines, and family members, prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness and aid in coping successfully with the Marine Corps lifestyle. Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, information papers, and slide presentations for use by management officials. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend presentations, conferences and meetings. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. Performs other duties as assigned. This position may be designated as a non-critical sensitive position; therefore, must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 3, Secret Clearance level background check.