Social Worker

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center San Diego, part of US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, is seeking a Social Worker to join the Mental Health Directorate at Point Loma. This federal vacancy requires a Master's in social work, and active licensure to practice independently in the United States.

The position asks for one year of specialized experience including bio-psychosocial evaluations, individual or group counseling, and development of psychosocial treatment plans.

Job description

About the Position: This position is within Directorate of Mental Health Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Naval Medical Center and Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego CA.

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced In-Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements education and experience described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Basic Requirement for Social Worker

Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes conducting bio-psychosocial evaluations, providing individual or group clinical counseling, and developing psychosocial treatment plans or recommendations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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Special Placement Factor:

Licensure

A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.