Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The 412th Medical Group at Edwards Air Force Base, California, seeks a Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant) under a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; student loan repayment may be authorized; salary negotiation for new federal employees may be available. U.S.

Citizens may apply. Qualifications include an earned Master’s degree in social work, an active clinical license to practice, and one year of specialized experience in mental health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a School accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently.
• One year of specialized experience including conducting mental health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Social Work licensure

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Position: This position is located within the 412th Medical Group, Edwards Air Force Base, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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 Requirements 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.
• Licensure: 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.

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.