Social Worker (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker (Clinical) at the A. T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir, VA, provides bio-psychosocial assessments, counseling, and treatment planning to support patient care and facility operations.

This Direct Hire Authority vacancy requires MSW from CSWE-accredited program and an active independent clinical social work license in the U.S., plus one year of specialized experience. As a federal position, eligibility includes U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited).
• Active, unrestricted independent clinical social work licensure in the U.S. (state/DC/territory).
• One year of specialized experience: bio-psychosocial evaluations, individual/group counseling, treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial evaluations.
• Provide individual or group counseling to patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients.

Skills

Bio-psychosocial evaluations

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Treatment planning

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Active licensed independent clinical social worker (LCSW) license

Job description

About the Position: The Social Worker (Clinical) provides support to the A. T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir VA, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND experience requirements 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.

Basic Requirement for Social Worker (Clinical):

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

AND License: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted independent social work clinical licensure from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license.)

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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting bio-psychosocial evaluations on patients; and providing individual or group counseling to patients; and developing treatment plans for patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.