Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Stewart, GA

About The Position

This Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant) position is with WINN Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The role provides behavioral health services integrated into primary care through the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program (PCMHI). The position is designated Mission Essential and may authorize telework on a regular and recurring or situational basis. The Social Worker conducts biopsychosocial assessments and provides brief, evidence-based interventions suitable for primary care. Care is delivered through short, targeted sessions focused on functional improvement, relapse prevention, and health-related behavior change. The Social Worker collaborates with Primary Care Managers (PCMs) and other team members to develop, monitor, and adjust treatment plans using measurable outcomes, and refers patients to Specialty Mental Health when their needs exceed PCMHI's scope. The position also supports timely consultation and continuity monitoring for PCMs, facilitates warm handoffs, documents care and recommendations, and participates in PCMHI team activities and clinic initiatives that improve access and productivity. The incumbent develops and teaches health-promoting classes and trains primary care staff on PCMHI processes. Employment is subject to background and suitability requirements, drug screening and testing, immunization requirements, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. The incumbent may be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules, and must report to or remain at work during certain emergencies. Applicants must meet the professional credential requirements and hold an active, valid, unrestricted clinical social work license for independent practice.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
At least one year of specialized experience conducting behavioral 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 (LCSW) issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
Applicants must meet the experience requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Successful suitability or fitness determination, including the required background investigation and periodic reverification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
Pre-appointment urinalysis and compliance with pre-employment and random drug testing requirements.
Required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, other immunizations as applicable, and annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies.
Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Ability to work on call during irregular hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
Ability to report to or remain at work during specified emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship are required.
Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation showing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program, or documentation of accepted course credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide brief, evidence-based interventions appropriate for primary care.
Deliver short, targeted patient care sessions focused on functional improvement, relapse prevention, and health-related behavior change.
Collaborate with Primary Care Managers and team members to implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans using measurable outcomes.
Triage patients and refer them to Specialty Mental Health when their needs exceed the PCMHI scope.
Provide timely consultation, feedback, and continuity monitoring for Primary Care Managers.
Participate in PCMHI team-based activities.
Facilitate warm handoffs and engage in clinic activities that increase behavioral health access and productivity.
Document patient care and recommendations clearly and efficiently.
Develop and teach classes that promote psychological and physical health.
Train primary care staff on PCMHI processes.
Report to or remain at work as scheduled during specified severe weather or emergency situations.