Social Worker

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Nellis AFB, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the 99th Medical Group at Nellis AFB, NV. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Duties: Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for a wide variety of complex psychiatric/social problems. Establish treatment plans, annotate adjustments to treatment plans as required over the course of therapy. Conduct intake evaluations and psycho-diagnostic assessments. Assess individuals to explore the development of behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms. Review clinical documentation of unlicensed professionals, co-signs treatment notes, and oversees onboarding and training of embedded mental health professionals to enable their full operational capability.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
US Citizens
Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensure: Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
One year of specialized experience which includes conducting mental health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for a wide variety of complex psychiatric/social problems.
Establish treatment plans, annotate adjustments to treatment plans as required over the course of therapy.
Conduct intake evaluations and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
Assess individuals to explore the development of behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms.
Review clinical documentation of unlicensed professionals, co-signs treatment notes, and oversees onboarding and training of embedded mental health professionals to enable their full operational capability.