Supervisory Social Worker (Substance Abuse)

U.S. Army Medical Command • Fort Riley, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located with Irwin Army Community Hospital, Department of Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Clinic, at Fort Riley, Kansas. The Supervisory Social Worker serves as Clinical Director, overseeing counselors and clerical staff and directing the clinic’s clinical and administrative operations. The program includes rehabilitation, family counseling, education, vocational issues, budgeting, and personnel reporting for the Garrison.

The position uses advanced professional knowledge of substance abuse programs and addiction medicine to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment. It develops and administers rehabilitation and treatment programs for alcohol- and drug-related problems, supervises counselors’ therapy and monitors treatment, and manages subordinate staff work and performance. The role requires a master's degree or higher in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school, qualifying specialized experience, and an active, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently.

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 equivalent to GS-12, including assessing substance abuse and behavioral health disorders, providing substance abuse treatment, managing clinical cases to implement treatment plans, and providing subject-matter consultation on addiction rehabilitation.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements, including a Tier 1 NACI Personnel Security Investigation.
• Comply with annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirements 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.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association-sponsored or endorsed Basic Life Support training and certification.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete a one-year probationary period to assess supervisory duties.
• Meet degree and licensure requirements for privileging at the independent practitioner level.
• For GS-13 qualification, meet the experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Provide evaluated foreign education credentials if relying on education completed at a foreign institution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance abuse treatment using advanced knowledge of substance abuse programs and addiction medicine.
• Develop and administer rehabilitation and treatment programs for alcohol- and drug-related problems.
• Supervise counselors’ therapy and monitor treatment.
• Plan and schedule ongoing work for subordinates; set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare work-completion schedules.
• Develop performance standards for personnel.
• Use specialized substance abuse treatment techniques and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Direct the clinical and administrative operations of the ASAP clinic, including rehabilitation, family counseling, education, vocational issues, budgeting, and personnel reporting for the Garrison.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior