Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Defense Health Agency•Lackland AFB, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous Direct Hire Authority announcement for multiple Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant) vacancies at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. The position provides mental health services in a primary care setting. The Social Worker conducts biopsychosocial evaluations to inform mental health interventions; delivers evidence-based behavioral, cognitive, and motivational treatment; and communicates concise updates and team-based care recommendations to primary care providers and staff. The role also develops and implements psychoeducational classes targeting diagnoses frequently seen in the primary care clinic and documents patient encounters in the electronic health record. The position requires a master's degree or higher in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school, one year of specialized experience, and a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements, obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges, and maintain current Basic Life Support certification. Work schedules may include irregular hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules. The position is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during specified emergencies and severe weather.

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 mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
A personnel security investigation and suitability or fitness determination are required; recurring interaction with people under age 18 entails initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Must be able to work irregular hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S.-accredited education, or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to propose mental health interventions.
Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Give primary care providers and staff regular, concise feedback on referred patients, including recommendations for team-based care.
Implement psychoeducational classes addressing high-frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
Document patient encounter information in the electronic health record.
Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations, and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.