Social Worker (Family Advocacy)

U.S. Army Medical Command•Presidio of Monterey, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority solicitation is recruiting a Social Worker for the Family Advocacy Program at the Presidio of Monterey, California Medical Detachment. The role involves assessing and treating people affected by child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. The position is mission essential and requires a current, unrestricted clinical social work license, clinical privileges, and the ability to maintain required credentials and certifications.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; transcripts must be provided.
At least one year of specialized experience in a family advocacy environment assessing abuse incidents, counseling abusers or victims, and developing treatment plans for people involved in abuse.
At least two years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse.
Current, active, valid, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction; a copy of the license must be provided.
Must meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must meet suitability or fitness requirements, including a background investigation; recurring work with children and youth also requires initial and periodic background re-verification.
Subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, or must provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required, and Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive and complex risk assessments, clinical interviews, and psychosocial assessments of children and adults.
Make treatment recommendations to the multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program Case Review Committee team.
Analyze information and use professional judgment to make difficult decisions that may have serious consequences for a child or family.
Provide therapeutic treatment to victims, offenders, and family members involved in domestic violence or child abuse or neglect.
Report for duty during delayed reporting or installation closure and, if required, remain on duty during inclement weather emergencies.