Social Worker (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Riley, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This position is located at Fort Riley, Kansas. This position is Term- Not to Exceed 2 Years See "Additional Information" section for authorized incentives. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation. Duties Provide a comprehensive range of complex clinical mental health care services to wounded, ill, and injured active-duty military, retirees, and their family members. Work with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses, to include factors such as history of trauma, co-occurring conditions, and suicide. Collect biopsychosocial information about patients through interview, case history, observation techniques, and other assessment methods. Independently provide comprehensive social work services in the form of casework and case management. Provide individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children. Coordinate with patient’s work environment, social service agencies, schools, primary care, specialty clinics, and other organizations to promote seamless service and support to patients. Provide emergency on-call crisis management services for mental health cases.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
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.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
US Citizens
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 which includes conducting biopsychosocial evaluations of behavioral health patients, providing individual or group clinical counseling, and developing behavioral health treatment plans or recommendations.
This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive range of complex clinical mental health care services to wounded, ill, and injured active-duty military, retirees, and their family members.
Work with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses, to include factors such as history of trauma, co-occurring conditions, and suicide.
Collect biopsychosocial information about patients through interview, case history, observation techniques, and other assessment methods.
Independently provide comprehensive social work services in the form of casework and case management.
Provide individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children.
Coordinate with patient’s work environment, social service agencies, schools, primary care, specialty clinics, and other organizations to promote seamless service and support to patients.
Provide emergency on-call crisis management services for mental health cases.