Social Worker (Clinical)

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

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within Madigan Army Medical Center Child & Family Mental Health, with a primary work location in the Child & Family Mental Health Services (CAFMHS) offices. The clinical social worker provides mental health assessment, evaluation, therapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and follow-up services. The role works with an interdisciplinary team to develop clinical pathways and best-practice programs for targeted patient groups, including patients with acute stress symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation; advance in hire may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service. The position requires at least one contact per week or four contacts per month with children under age 18. It requires credentialing and maintenance of clinical privileges, a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, applicable immunization screening, and seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network is required within 30 days of employment. The position includes temporary duty or business travel approximately 5% of the time and may be designated mission essential. Evening, weekend, holiday, or varying schedules may be required.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
At least one year of specialized experience conducting biopsychosocial evaluations for mental health patients, providing individual or group clinical counseling, and developing mental health treatment recommendations or plans.
Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
Must meet the experience requirement through experience alone; education may not substitute for the required experience.
Must provide transcripts and a copy of the clinical license with the application.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable Criminal History Background Check and any required suitability or fitness determination.
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges.
Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter, and meet applicable occupational immunization requirements.
Must receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must obtain Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network within 30 days of employment.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must complete the Selective Service registration certification if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must use direct deposit for pay.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Conduct targeted assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic impressions and functional-status assessments focused on presenting problems.
Provide individual and group therapy using clinically indicated modalities, including brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered therapy.
Assess and provide crisis intervention for service members.
Formulate mental health interventions and assist with implementing and monitoring treatment plans.
Provide ongoing consultation and follow-up for patients requiring continued monitoring, including continuity consultations with providers where appropriate.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness using objectives and measurable outcomes, and adjust treatment as appropriate to improve compliance and efficacy.
Work as an interdisciplinary team member to develop clinical pathways or best-practice programs for targeted patient groups, including patients with acute stress symptoms and PTSD.