Social Worker (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Directorate of Medical Services located in Naval Medical Center, San Diego CA. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced In-Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include working with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses. The role involves collecting biopsychosocial information about patients through interview, case history, observation techniques, and other assessment methods. Analyzing this information to identify symptoms and develop treatment plans is crucial. Providing comprehensive social work services in the form of casework and case management by consulting on or developing discharge plans is a key responsibility. The position also requires providing individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children. Developing individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnosis and providing emergency on-call crisis management services for behavioral health cases and all other social work needs as designated by the section or department needs are also part of the duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call 2 weeks a year after hours.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted LCSW to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.
• US Citizens
• Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. (NOTE: You must attach copy of your transcripts)
• One year of specialized experience which includes independently performing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for patients with complex medical or surgical conditions; developing and implementing advanced interventions and interdisciplinary care plans; and leading safe, effective discharge planning for high-risk individuals requiring specialized post-acute services, legal coordination, or extensive resource support.
• 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. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your license)

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced In-Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Work with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses.
• Collect biopsychosocial information about patients through interview, case history, observation techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Analyze information collected to identify symptoms and develop treatment plan.
• Provide comprehensive social work services in the form of casework and case management by consulting on or developing discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnosis.
• Provide emergency on-call crisis management services for behavioral health cases and all other social work needs as designated by the section or department needs.

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: Senior