Social Worker (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Riley, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous Direct Hire Authority announcement for multiple Social Worker (Clinical) vacancies at Fort Riley, Kansas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. The position provides clinical social work services to adults and children, including counseling, therapy, assessment, treatment planning, casework, and case management. The incumbent may also plan work for subordinates. This position is not eligible for regular and recurring telework, though situational telework may be approved case by case. It is designated Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential.

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 biopsychosocial evaluations of behavioral health patients, providing individual or group clinical counseling, developing behavioral health treatment plans or recommendations, and assisting with workload distribution among subordinates.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and a background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must be available for irregular work hours and on-call work, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies, and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group clinical counseling using evidence-based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children.
• Facilitate therapy to help patients identify and manage personal, psychological, and interactive problems.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnoses.
• Independently provide comprehensive social work services, including casework and case management.
• Collect biopsychosocial information about patients through interviews, case histories, observation techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates.

What This Job Offers

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