Social Worker (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Drum, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Drum, New York, in Family Medical Services within Guthrie Army Health Clinic. A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized. Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include applying biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions, providing evidence-based treatment (including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches), providing primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients with recommendations for team-based care, implementing psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic, documenting information in the electronic health record during patient encounters, and assessing and providing crisis/mental health intervention.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.
Must undergo a background investigation to determine suitability for Federal employment.
Must undergo specific initial background checks, investigation and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records to obtain and maintain a suitable determination to occupy a position having regular contact with children.
Must have mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and be subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
Must complete immunization screening.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
May be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/clinical privileges.
Must obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 bio-psychosocial evaluations of behavioral health patients; providing individual or group clinical counseling; and developing or implementing behavioral health treatment recommendations.
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.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Permanent positions may require a one year trial/probationary period.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized.
Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.
Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Assess and provide crisis/mental health intervention.