Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Battelle Memorial Institute; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to join the Health Research and Analytics team supporting the POTFF program for U.S. Special Operations Command.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based assessment, diagnosis and treatment within operational units, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The position requires DoD‑related training, potential security clearance, and supervision of trainees.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent degree from CSWE.
• At least two years within the past five years in independent clinical social work in a mental health setting.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to independently practice social work in a U.S. state/territory.
• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF and DoD/service privileges may be required.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Function within an operational unit as a Behavioral Health Care Provider.
• Conduct clinical investigations and applied research in clinical/behavioral health.
• Maintain accurate notes in paper EMR and electronic medical records; produce evaluation/treatment reports.
• Provide supervision to unlicensed providers or trainees; participate in required training.

Skills

LCSW clinical practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Case management

Education

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence-based decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SOF personnel and their families while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker position serves as a behavioral health care provider within operational units, delivering evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for psychological and neuropsychological disorders through individual, family, and group therapies. This position involves participation in professional meetings, conducting applied research, consulting with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining detailed medical records, possibly supervising trainees, performing case management, and engaging in military-specific training and activities as directed.

Responsibilities

• Function within an operational unit as a Behavioral Health Care Provider
• Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations or as directed by the unit Commander of his/her designee
• Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health/organizational social work
• Responsible for the application of social work procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapies, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations
• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts as required
• Maintain accurate and current notes in the paper medical records (if created) and electronic medical records of all patients seen and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment
• Participate in specific military training/activities, e.g., security clearances, use of the DoD or service specific clinical practice guidelines, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress and others, as directed by the unit Commander or his/her designee
• Clinically supervise unlicensed providers or trainees
• May be required to perform some, or all, of the following activities:
• Participate in and successfully complete required DoD or service required training
• Contact referred patients to assess treatment adherence
• Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity
• Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help patient problem-solve solutions to barriers
• Provide patients with education regarding their mental health condition and treatment regimen
• Maintain patient information in a patient registry
• Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients contacted for review by the managing physician
• Routinely staff difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant and/or psychiatry consultant
• Perform case management functions

Key Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent (MSSW, MSSA) degree from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• At least two years within the past five years in the independent practice of clinical social work in a mental health setting
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted clinical license to independently practice social work in one of any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical social work services
• Prior experience in brief behavioral interventions
• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF
• May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association, with documentation provided
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a government setting, such as DOD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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