Social Worker (Clinical)

Defense Health Agency; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment

Job summary

A governmental health organization is seeking a Clinical Social Worker at Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill. The role involves providing clinical counseling services, developing treatment plans based on psychiatric evaluations, and assessing the effectiveness of treatments. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid clinical license. The position is located near Lawton, Oklahoma, and includes various benefits such as student loan repayment and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work.
• Experience in conducting bio-psycho-social evaluations of mental health patients.
• Ability to provide individual or group clinical counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group clinical counseling services.
• Develop individual treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnosis.
• Analyze information to determine diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust patients' plans accordingly.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Bio-psychosocial evaluation

Patient assessment

Treatment plan development

Case management

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Overview

Social Worker (Clinical) at Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill.

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Fort Sill is a United States post north of Lawton, Oklahoma, about 85 miles (136.8 km) southwest of Oklahoma City and 50 miles north of Wichita Falls, Texas on Interstate 44. It covers almost 94,000 acres.

The fort was first built during the Indian Wars. It is designated as a National Historical landmark and serves as home of the United States Army Field Artillery School as well as the Marine Corps' site for Field Artillery MOS school, United States Army Air Defense Artillery School, the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and the 75th Field Artillery Brigade. Fort Sill is also one of the four locations for Army Basic Combat Training. It has played a significant role in every major American conflict since 1869.

Lawton is a city in southwest Oklahoma. Interactive exhibits at the Museum of the Great Plains include a trading post and a schoolhouse. Tribal, religious and military objects at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center explore Native American history. The adjacent Elmer Thomas Park includes Lake Helen, a playground and paths. Northwest, the Lake Lawtonka area is popular for water sports, hiking and camping.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Duties

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group clinical counseling services to identify and manage personal, psychological and interactive problems associated with occupation and personal adjustment.
• Develop individual treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnosis, identified problems, and treatment needs for each case.
• Collect bio-psycho-social information about patients using interview, case history, and observation techniques and assessment methods.
• Analyze information collected to determine diagnosis, treatment plan and/or advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and make adjustments to patient's treatment plans as appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants may be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.

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.

License: This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

Requirements

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 of mental health patients, providing individual or group clinical counseling, and developing behavioral health 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).

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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.