Embedded Military LCSW Behavioral Health Specialist

Maximus; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver embedded behavioral health services for the POTFF program. You will conduct assessments, provide individual/family/group counseling, and coordinate care within an integrated team to support readiness and well‑being of Special Operations Forces personnel and families.

Candidates must have an active LCSW/LMSW, U.S. citizenship, and Secret clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in lieu of degree.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted LCSW or LMSW license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of two years of post‑graduate clinical behavioral health experience.
• Ability to maintain credentials and satisfy background, security, and site access requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments using standardized, evidence‑based tools to identify clinical needs, readiness concerns, and resilience factors.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, including brief, solution-focused interventions and psychoeducation.
• Perform crisis assessment, triage, safety planning, and appropriate intervention per clinical protocols.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and document progress toward goals.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, command leadership, and community or military resources as appropriate.
• Provide referrals and facilitate access to behavioral health, wellness, family-support, and community services.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the designated electronic health record system.
• Support resilience, suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and other preventive behavioral health initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation, program meetings, quality-improvement activities, and outcome evaluation.
• Apply sound clinical judgment while maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with laws and ethical standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Professional judgment

Crisis intervention

Clear written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care coordination

Adaptability in fast-paced settings

Data-informed practice

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Maximus seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver embedded behavioral health services for the POTFF program. You will conduct assessments, provide individual/family/group counseling, and coordinate care within an integrated team to support readiness and well‑being of Special Operations Forces personnel and families.

Candidates must have an active LCSW/LMSW, U.S. citizenship, and Secret clearance eligibility.