Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is assigned to the Naval Hospital Pensacola region and is initially located at Corry Station Branch Health Clinic. The Social Worker serves as a Mental Health Consultant embedded within a primary care clinic and may support other local clinics in the region based on mission and patient-care requirements. The position is a Direct Hire Solicitation utilizing DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The incumbent conducts patient screenings, focused biopsychosocial assessments, brief evidence-based interventions, treatment follow-up, relapse-prevention services, and timely clinical documentation. The Social Worker consults with Primary Care Managers and the interdisciplinary care team, coordinates referrals to specialty behavioral health services, and assists with same-day warm handoffs. The role also supports integrated behavioral health access and outcomes through clinic participation, patient education, staff training, and monitoring treatment results.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• 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 be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must complete required background investigation and credit check, and meet applicable suitability or fitness requirements.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons with documentation.
• Must undergo Tuberculosis testing.
• Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Must submit to pre-appointment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must meet initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements due to recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full course credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings and focused biopsychosocial assessments.
• Provide brief evidence-based interventions, treatment follow-up, and relapse-prevention services.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to Primary Care Managers and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health services and assist with same-day warm handoffs.
• Participate in primary care huddles, provider meetings, peer review, and team training.
• Develop and deliver patient education and staff training.
• Help identify appropriate patients for integrated behavioral health services, monitor treatment outcomes, and improve access to behavioral health care within the primary care clinic.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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