SOCIAL WORKER (MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MTF Presidio Operations Specialty Care, Out Patient Mental Health Department Presidio, Monterey County, California, is seeking a US Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant) for a Direct Hire solicitation. Advance in Hire may be authorized for those new to Federal service.

This position requires US citizenship and eligibility to work in the United States. The role includes conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and collaborating as part of a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, active, unrestricted clinical social work license in the U.S.
• One year of specialized experience in mental health assessments, individual and group treatment, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments.
• Provide individual and group treatment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at MTF Presidio Operations Specialty Care, Out Patient Mental Health Department Presidio, Monterey County, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

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 Requirements for Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Education: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts with your application package.)

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 provide a copy of the license with your application package.)

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.