Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Bragg, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant) position is in the Department of Behavioral Health at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The incumbent applies biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions and provides evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches. The role works with primary care providers and staff, providing regular, concise feedback on referred patients and recommendations for team-based care. It also implements psychoeducational classes for high-frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic and documents patient encounters in the electronic health record. The incumbent must maintain an unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently, meet credentialing and clinical privilege requirements, and complete mandatory DHA PCBH BHC training within three months of hire unless the training cannot be provided within that period. Basic Life Support certification and required immunizations are also conditions of employment. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.

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 behavioral health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
For GS-12 qualification, experience must be used; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Complete mandatory DHA PCBH BHC training within three months of hire, unless DHA cannot provide it within that period.
Meet applicable immunization requirements, including seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact.
Pass applicable suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 44 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose behavioral health interventions.
Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Provide primary care providers and staff with regular, concise feedback on referred patients, including recommendations for team-based care.
Implement psychoeducational classes targeting high-frequency diagnoses in the primary care clinic.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Complete mandatory DHA PCBH BHC training within three months of hire, unless DHA is unable to provide the training within that period.
Obtain and maintain required clinical credentials, privileges, certifications, and immunizations.