Social Worker (Clinical)

Overview

This position is located at WOMACK Army Medical Center in Fort Liberty, NC.

Civilain Social Worker (Clinical)

Benefits :

WOMACK is located in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg NC which is a progressive city of 175,000 nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The region offers numerous historic sites, museums, entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. One of the area's greatest assets is its thriving arts and cultural community. Theatre, symphony orchestras, and museums are available, in addition to the numerous festivals and special events held throughout the year. Fayetteville city parks offer a variety of leisure activities, programs and facilities. The city is home to professional hockey and indoor football teams. The region is served by three institutions of higher learning: Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Social Worker you will:

Works with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses to include factors such as history of trauma, co-occurring conditions and suicide. Provides individual, family, and group clinical counseling services using various evidenced based modalities as clinically indicated for adults and children to assist clients to identify and manage personal, psychological and interactive problems, and to achieve effective personal, occupational, marital, and family development and adjustment: Collects bio-psycho-social information about patients using interview, case history, and observation techniques, and assessment methods. Analyzes information collected to determine psychiatric diagnosis, treatment plan and/or advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions. Reviews notes and information collected to identify problems and concerns. Consults reference material, for example the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM), textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop therapeutic or treatment plan. Counsels’ clients, using counseling methods and procedures using approved evidence based treatment modalities to assist clients in gaining insight into personal and interactive problems, to define goals, and to plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs. Evaluates results of

counseling methods to determine the effectiveness of treatment used. Interacts with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques.

Provides case management services to effectively manage patients enrolled in behavioral intensive outpatient behavioral programs and prevent crises. Regularly coordinates with other clinics, family advocacy program, Army Substance Abuse Program, installation chaplain services, Service Member commands, social service agencies, schools, and other organizations that support the patient. Where such collaboration does not already exist, takes the lead in developing inter-agency and/or interdisciplinary forums. Continuously assesses and responds to changing needs of patients based on deployment cycles or critical events.

Executes performance initiatives through revision of clinical standards and procedures. Performs a variety of quality management/quality assurance duties to meet the Joint Commission (TJC) requirements. Establishes and monitors objective behavioral outcome measures. Monitors risk management issues and takes appropriate actions. Provides concise documentation of care and recommendations. Provides reports and approves consults. Skill in written and oral communication especially in case formulation and presentation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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 Requirement for Social Worker (Clinical):Degree :

Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

License: This position requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

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 bio-psychosocial evaluations of mental health patients, providing individual or group clinical counseling and analyzing information collected to determine psychiatric diagnosis treatment plans or recommendations. 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

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Location US-NC-FORT LIBERTY

Job ID 2026-9434

# Positions 1

Category Medical

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment Negotiable