Social Worker (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Mental Health in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties include providing targeted assessment and evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and functional status focused on the presenting problem. The role involves providing individual and group therapy using various modalities as clinically indicated, such as brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-mental therapy, and client-centered therapy. Crisis intervention for service members is also a key responsibility. The position requires formulating mental health interventions, assisting with the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans, and providing ongoing consultation services for patients requiring monitoring and follow-up. Evaluating treatment effectiveness using objective and measurable outcomes is essential for adjustments to improve compliance and efficacy. The role also involves working as an inter-disciplinary team member to develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups, such as those with acute stress symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires Basic Life Support training certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network within 30 days of employment.
• Requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk.
• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year of specialized experience (GS-11): conducting bio-psychosocial evaluations for mental health patients under general supervision, offering individual or group clinical counseling under general supervision, and creating mental health treatment recommendations or plans under general supervision.
• One year of specialized experience (GS-12): conducting bio-psychosocial evaluations for mental health patients, offering individual or group clinical counseling, and creating mental health treatment recommendations or plans.
• For GS-11: A current, active, valid, Social Worker Associate License or similar license to practice Social Work under supervision by an Independently Licensed Social Worker, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.
• For GS-12: A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.
• Must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application package.
• Must provide a copy of the license with your application package.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Advance in Hire may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted assessment and evaluation which includes diagnostic impressions and functional status focused on the presenting problem.
• Provide individual and group therapy using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-mental therapy, and client-centered therapy.
• Assess crisis intervention for service members.
• Formulate mental health interventions and assists with implementing and monitoring treatment plans.
• Provide on-going consultation services for a sub-set of patients who require on-going monitoring and follow-up (i.e., continuity consultations) with providers where appropriate.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness using objectives and measurable outcomes to make adjustments if appropriate for increased compliance and efficacy.
• Work as an inter-disciplinary team member to develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups such as patients with acute stress symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level