Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Cherry Point (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The DHA Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program integrates mental health providers and nurses into Patient Centered Medical Homes to deliver biopsychosocial assessments and treatment for Military Health System beneficiaries.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and one year of specialized experience in mental health assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team. US Citizens only; direct hire solicitation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the CSWE.
• One year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in federal or military healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments to inform care planning.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social work colleagues to coordinate evidence-based care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Position

The DHA Primary Care Mental Health Integration Program provides a team-based approach to healthcare by integrating mental health providers and registered nurses into Patient Centered Medical Homes to deliver outstanding, evidence-based biopsychosocial assessment, treatment, prevention and management of mental health problems and bio psychosocially influenced health conditions for Military Health System beneficiaries.

Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Mental Health Consultant)

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

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 mental health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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.