Social Worker (Supervisory Social Worker)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 127,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Supervisory Social Worker to lead social work services in a federal correctional facility’s Health Services Department under the Health Services Administrator.

The role covers policy development, staff supervision of clinical functions, discharge planning, group therapy, assessments, and training, while ensuring compliance with directives, Joint Commission standards, and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS for education verification.
All academic degrees must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Administers and oversees social work services within the Health Services Department of a federal correctional facility.
Develops, reviews, and approves social work policy and department training.
Monitors staff performing discharge planning, group therapy, social work assessments, and treatment activities; ensures adherence to directives, Joint Commission standards, and licensure.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Social work administration

Job description

Social Worker (Supervisory Social Worker)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a Supervisory Social Worker in a Health Services Department (HSD) of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. In conjunction with, and under the guidance of, the Health Services Administrator (HSA), is responsible for the professional and administrative management of the social work services provided in the institution.

Offers interpretation of social work practice and assists in the development and review of BOP's social work policy; develops, recommends, and approves department training; establishes baseline data needs for updating program objectives; and develops and monitors performance improvement measures for social work practices.

Monitors staff responsible for all clinical functions performed by the department, including discharge planning, reduction in sentence, group therapy, social work assessments and evaluation, treatment activities, and training. Assures the social workers supervised are aware of and adhere to all current directives of the BOP, meet current Joint Commission standards, state licensure standards, and BOP expectations.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $97307 – $126502/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.