Social Worker

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Offutt AFB, NE

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the 55th Medical Group at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The Social Worker serves as the social work subject matter expert, developing clinical social work service programs and using formal evaluation processes to monitor intervention services and medical staff. The role includes conducting psycho-diagnostic evaluations, using psychological assessments to prepare reports with diagnoses and treatment recommendations, and providing evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and groups. The Social Worker also provides consultation, education, and training to clinical and leadership audiences and collaborates with local, state, and federal partners. A recruitment or relocation incentive and student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to federal service; qualifying non-federal work experience may be credited for leave purposes.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience conducting biopsychosocial evaluations, developing behavioral health treatment plans, and providing treatment to individuals and groups; this experience must be equivalent to the next lower federal grade/level (GS-11).
A current, active, full, and unrestricted clinical Social Worker license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Ability to meet required tuberculosis testing and immunization requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact and seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption.
Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
A suitability or fitness determination and personnel security investigation may be required.
U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship are required.
A master's degree or higher in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Develop clinical social work service programs as the social work subject matter expert and use formal evaluation processes to monitor intervention services and medical staff.
Conduct psycho-diagnostic evaluations to determine treatments and interventions for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Use psychological assessments to prepare evaluation reports containing mental health diagnoses, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and groups for a wide range of psychiatric and social problems, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
Deliver psychological and psychosocial consultation, education, and training to mental health professionals, medical staff, senior leaders, and other providers.
Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners on special programs and services.