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Social Worker

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This job is a Social Worker position in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program at Naval Medical Center and Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California. It is part of the Defense Health Agency's military treatment facilities. The job is a direct hire, and it may involve irregular shift hours, a Secret security clearance, and a required state social work license.

1 vacancy (the announcement says multiple positions may be filled from it)

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.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You will be required to prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Assess and diagnose substance use, addictive, and psychiatric disorders using DSM guidelines.
  • Decide each patient's level of treatment using ASAM guidelines and community standards.
  • Plan and provide treatment for patients with co-occurring disorders.
  • Screen patients for drug toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Set measurable treatment goals with each patient and update treatment plans.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the next lower level (GS-11). This means work doing bio-psychosocial evaluations (assessments of a person's biological, psychological, and social needs), individual or group counseling, and psychosocial treatment plans.

With education: A master's degree (or higher) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized private organization or receive full U.S. accredited credit.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license (LCSW) to practice social work independently, from a U.S. state, D.C., territory, or jurisdiction
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your LCSW license or certification (missing it makes you ineligible)
  • Transcripts, if you qualify through education
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire are reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. If it is found that you inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and include hours per week for each job, or your application may be incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your LCSW license with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Complete the online questionnaire and re-select any supporting documents in the online application, because only your resume is included automatically.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Irregular shift work may be required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced leave accrual and advance in-hire may also be authorized for highly qualified candidates, but advance in-hire only applies to people new to federal service. Student loan repayment is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Irregular shift work may be required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • One-year probationary period
  • Immunizations required, including Hepatitis B for positions with patient contact
  • Testing designated position: pre-employment drug test and random testing
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • Must obtain and keep eligibility for a Secret security clearance
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service certification
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees may restrict selection
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move costs are not authorized

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
$102,246 – $132,923 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13100003-DHA-R

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