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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Clinical Social Work license from a U.S. jurisdiction that permits independent practice of clinical services; accepted jurisdictions include a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association and ability to initiate CPR in the event of respiratory or cardiopulmonary arrest.
• At least two years of clinical social work experience within the past five years.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in a government setting, preferably providing clinical psychotherapy services to individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health screenings, clinical assessments, treatment, case management, consultation, referrals, and education in accordance with professional discipline, Army Medical Department standards, and DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Deliver services consistent with the ethics and standards of the social work profession, Department of the Army regulations, medical treatment facility rules, and the LCSW’s scope of practice.
• Provide care as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to eligible beneficiaries of the Military Health Care System.
• Use short-term and long-term care models, patient and provider consultation, and education to address behavioral health concerns and related medical conditions.
• Provide behavioral health screening, assessment, direct care, and specialty referrals to service members.
• Serve as a behavioral health referral resource and subject matter expert for medical treatment facility staff, primary care clinic staff, and other on-post medical settings.
• Assess and address complex social, economic, and psychosocial problems that may affect service members’ outpatient medical treatment through direct behavioral health services.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts and services in accordance with professional, DoD, Army, installation, and facility requirements.
• Carry out recurring tasks independently, refer unusual or unaddressed situations to the supervisor, and participate in periodic reviews of work procedures and patient-care quality.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development relevant to the patient population.