Mental Health Consultant Jobs

About The Position

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.
• A 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 be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must complete required immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and tuberculosis testing.
• Must submit to pre-employment urinalysis and applicable pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must meet background investigation and periodic reverification requirements for duties involving recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose mental health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff with regular, concise feedback on referred patients’ status and recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes targeting high-frequency diagnoses in the primary care clinic.
• Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.

Benefits

• The announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.