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Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent social worker (mental health consultant) job in the Outpatient Mental Health Department at Military Treatment Facility Presidio, Monterey, California, run under the Defense Health Agency. It is a direct hire with 2 vacancies. Telework is allowed only as situational telework, and occasional travel of up to 5% may be required.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

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.

Only U.S. citizens may apply. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose mental health interventions.
  • Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
  • Give primary care providers and staff regular, concise feedback on referred patients.
  • Run psychoeducational classes for common diagnoses seen in the primary care clinic.
  • Document information in the electronic health record during patient visits.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. This means conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team (a team with several different kinds of health professionals). Experience alone counts for this job.

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. Foreign degrees must be evaluated and found equal to a U.S. accredited program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license 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 Military Training Network, within 30 days of employment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end dates, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your master's transcript from an accredited social work school
  • Copy of your clinical social work license
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if you are a man born after 1959
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration. Missing documents or errors can make your application incomplete or ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and list hours per week for each job, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Attach your master's transcript and your license copy. Without them you will be rated ineligible.
  • Describe your work in mental health assessments, individual and group treatment, and team work, since experience alone qualifies you.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel of up to 5% for business. May be required to report to work or stay at work during severe weather or other emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advance in Hire may be authorized for people new to federal service. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Favorable result from a Criminal History Background Check
  • At least one contact per week or four per month with children under 18
  • Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination every year
  • Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exam after that
  • Immunization screening based on occupational risk
  • Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain clinical privileges
  • May be designated Mission Essential and must report or stay at work in emergencies
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Selection may be limited by the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

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
$111,896 – $145,468 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Monterey, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13104075-DHA

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