Social Worker

Bureau of Naval Personnel • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

14d

About The Position

The Social Worker serves in the Corrections and Programs Office of Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar. The position provides clinical consultation and services to correctional unit teams in planning and implementing treatment and education programs for prisoners convicted of varied offenses. The Social Worker maintains treatment records and prepares reports and documentation, and compiles legal, forensic, administrative, and clinical information into accurate biweekly reports and recommendations for Service component clemency and parole boards.

The role administers specialized clinical services and provides consultation and treatment or education for sex offenders, violent offenders, and people with substance use concerns at a multi-service military correctional facility. It also provides consultation to counselors, medical staff, training personnel, and other stakeholders on outreach services, correctional treatment issues, and prevention training.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for federal employees applying to GS positions.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must obtain and maintain a current independent license and Local Military Treatment Facility certification.
• Must hold a current, valid United States driver's license.
• Must complete initial and annual TB testing through Occupational Health and Wellness.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Must meet the basic qualifications for the Social Work occupational series, including a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, including researching developments in substance abuse and offender treatment and incorporating changes into programs.
• Must have experience providing comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and diagnoses and evaluating prisoners' participation and progress in substance use programs.
• Must have experience conducting mental health screenings, suicide and risk assessments, and individual therapy for prisoners.
• Must have experience using statistical information for program assessment, evaluation, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice and services to correctional unit teams regarding treatment and education program planning and implementation.
• Maintain treatment records, reports, and documentation for clients and prisoners.
• Compile legal, forensic, administrative, and clinical data to prepare accurate biweekly reports and recommendations for Service component clemency and parole boards.
• Administer specialized clinical services programs.
• Consult and provide treatment or education for sex offenders, violent offenders, and individuals in substance use programs.
• Advise counselors, medical staff, training personnel, and other stakeholders on outreach services, correctional treatment issues, and prevention training.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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