Supervisory Social Worker

Bureau of Naval Personnel • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

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About The Position

The Supervisory Social Worker serves in the Behavioral Health Division of NAVAL CONSOLIDATED BRIG MIRAMAR. The position provides clinical and administrative supervision for social workers, rotating interns, and mental health technicians involved in the division’s programs. The supervisor establishes performance standards, evaluates work, counsels employees on improvement, and recommends recognition when appropriate. The role also ensures compliance with administrative and technical policies and procedures and provides professional technical and administrative advice on social work matters.

The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including advanced clinical services, complex caseload management, psychological assessment and treatment planning, management of specialized treatment programs, and development of clinical policies and materials. It also requires qualifying graduate education, independent clinical licensure or certification, and specified post-master’s and post-licensure clinical experience. The position may require travel, work one or two nights per week, physical examination, drug testing, security clearance, and annual tuberculosis and blood-borne pathogen testing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band, demonstrating the specified advanced clinical, caseload, assessment, program-management, policy-development, and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• A qualifying master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a qualifying master's degree in social work with practicum; transcripts must be submitted.
• Meet Tier Three clinical care practitioner requirements, including a qualifying master's or doctoral degree in an eligible discipline and a state or U.S. territory license or certification authorizing independent clinical practice.
• Pass the relevant written licensing or certification examination, when required by the licensing jurisdiction.
• Two years of full-time post-master's supervised clinical experience and two years of full-time clinical experience after independent licensure or certification.
• Maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; the employee is subject to random testing.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Meet applicable federal employment conditions, including direct deposit, E-Verify, time-in-grade where applicable, Selective Service registration where applicable, and ethics requirements.
• Complete annual tuberculosis and blood-borne pathogen testing; urinalysis testing is required for substance abuse counseling-related positions.
• Be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to social workers, rotating interns, and mental health technicians.
• Establish performance standards and evaluate work performance.
• Counsel employees on performance improvement and recommend recognition where appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to administrative and technical policies and procedures.
• Provide professional technical and administrative advice and assistance regarding social work matters.
• Deliver advanced clinical services to individuals experiencing severe psychological, behavioral, and transitional challenges.
• Manage complex caseloads and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and design individualized treatment plans.
• Manage specialized programs, including substance abuse education and treatment, violent offender treatment, traumatic stress response/PTSD, and community re-entry preparation.
• Develop and recommend clinical policies, treatment protocols, and educational materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and transition services.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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