Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, NC is seeking a licensed social worker (LCSW) to join a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of specialized experience with mental health assessments and delivering individual and group therapy. A current LCSW license is required, with no substitution of education for experience.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including mental health assessments.
• Providing individual therapy and group treatment.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Team collaboration

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the Department of Behavioral Health at Womack Army Medical Center At Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Direct Hire Solicitation 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:

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).

AND Licensure:

A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work (LCSW) independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.

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.