SOCIAL WORKER Job at U.S. Department of Defense in Dover

About the Position

This is a Social Worker position at the 436TH MDG located in Dover, Delaware.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Duties

• Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for a wide variety of complex psychiatric/social problems.
• Establishes treatment plans and annotates adjustments to treatment plans as required over the course of therapy.
• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME), providing consultation to installation leadership and medical professionals regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention requirements, and developing implementation strategies.
• Designs, develops, maintains, implements, and evaluates clinical social work service programs.
• Conducts intake evaluations and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Prepares written evaluation reports with clinical impressions and recommendations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Must be able to maintain appropriate privileges to continue employment.