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Supervisory Social Worker (Substance Abuse)

U.S. Army Medical Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This job is a Supervisory Social Worker and Clinical Director position at the Substance Abuse Clinic in Irwin Army Community Hospital's Department of Behavioral Health, at Fort Riley, Kansas, for the U.S. Army Medical Command. The person in this role oversees counselors and clerical staff and runs all clinical and administrative work for the clinic. It is a direct hire announcement with one vacancy, and it includes a one-year probation and drug testing.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must also complete Selective Service registration.

What you would do

  • Direct all clinical and administrative operations of the substance abuse clinic.
  • Develop and run a rehabilitation and treatment program for alcohol and drug problems.
  • Supervise counselors and monitor the treatment they provide.
  • Plan and schedule work for subordinates and set short-term priorities.
  • Develop performance standards for personnel.
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans using specialized substance abuse techniques.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-12 in the federal service. This experience must include assessing substance abuse and behavioral health disorders, providing substance abuse treatment, managing clinical cases for treatment plans, and giving expert consultation on addiction rehabilitation.

With education: You need a master's degree (or higher) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work independently from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your social work license
  • Transcript showing your degree, if you qualify through education
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Documents proving veterans' preference or other preference, if you claim it (see the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements)
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume and online questionnaire show that you meet the qualifications. Your application can be marked incomplete or ineligible if required documents or information are missing, and you may lose consideration if your qualifications appear inflated.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show hours per week for each job and must clearly support the specialized experience, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload your social work license and transcript with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized if the agency finds the move is in the government's interest.

Conditions of employment:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Tier 1 NACI personnel security investigation
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption
  • Immunization screening, including Hepatitis B for direct patient contact
  • Pre-placement medical examination
  • Testing designated position with pre-employment drug screening and random testing
  • Credentialing and clinical privileges
  • One-year probation to assess supervisory ability
  • Must meet degree and licensure requirements for independent practitioner privileging
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense displaced employee referral system

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$106,437 – $138,370 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Riley, Kansas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
HSM1-27-13101296-DHA

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