Social Worker

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Responsible for providing medical and mental health release planning, social work assessments and evaluation, treatment activities, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups. Serves on and participates in specialized mental health and medical services committees and panels as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including Care Coordination and Reentry team, Risk Assessment Panels and Reduction in Sentence committee. Responsible for answering all community inquiries in a timely manner and within the parameters of the Privacy Act of 1974 as well as the Freedom of Information Act. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Degree: Social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, which has equipped the applicant with specific qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Experience working independently in a clinical environment, conducting psychosocial assessment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and varying backgrounds.
Experience in working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and individuals, such as attorneys, Federal Courts, hospitals, Federal Probation Officers, psychologist, psychiatrists, and physicians.
Experience independently conducting group and/or individual psychotherapy sessions utilizing multiple treatment modalities.
A combination of education and experience that has equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position.
License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or equivalent unrestricted, independent, clinical license.

Nice To Haves

Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria
Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies
Submit documentation to support CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
Prior federal law enforcement coverage (if above maximum entry age and seeking exemption from age limit)

Responsibilities

Providing medical and mental health release planning
Conducting social work assessments and evaluation
Performing treatment activities
Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups
Serving on and participating in specialized mental health and medical services committees and panels as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including Care Coordination and Reentry team, Risk Assessment Panels and Reduction in Sentence committee
Answering all community inquiries in a timely manner and within the parameters of the Privacy Act of 1974 as well as the Freedom of Information Act
Maintaining security of the institution