Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Huachuca, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous Direct Hire announcement for multiple Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant) vacancies at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available.

The role provides mental health services in a primary care setting, including biopsychosocial evaluations, evidence-based treatment, consultation with primary care staff, psychoeducational classes, and electronic health record documentation. The position may require rotating shifts and interaction with children and youth under age 18.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• One year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must meet the experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet suitability or fitness requirements, including a background investigation and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Moderate to heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds, may be required.
• May be required to work rotating shifts.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full course credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations because the position is designated Mission Essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose mental health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff with regular, concise updates on referred patients, including recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes addressing high-frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.

What This Job Offers

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