Social Worker (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join the Directorate of Mental Health. The position requires an MSW from CSWE-accredited program and a current unrestricted clinical license in the U.S.

The incumbent will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, provide individual or group therapy, and formulate and monitor treatment plans for patients in a clinical setting. Direct Hire solicitation with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the CSWE.
• Current, active, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work in the U.S. (needed).

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Provide individual or group therapy.
• Formulate and monitor treatment plans for patients.

Skills

Bio-psychosocial assessments

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA in the Directorate of Mental Health.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 Requirements 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. (NOTE: You must attach copy of your transcripts)

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

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 assessments for patients, providing individual or group therapy and formulating treatment plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service(GS-11)

AND

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. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your license)

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.