What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Defense Health Agency?
Job Title: Clinical Social Worker (Substance Abuse)
About the Position:
This position is located at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas.
Special incentives include:
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- 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.
Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Ft Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas. Nestled between Junction City and Manhattan, the local area has an abundance of outdoor activities where you can fish, hike, swim, and explore.
Enjoy Big XII college sports and entertainment at Kansas State University in Manhattan; as well as a thriving nightlife. Experience travel simplified at the Manhattan Regional Airport or international travel through Kansas City International Airport.
Manhattan has been recognized on the following for its quality of life:
- #3 on a list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes)
- Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine)
- Top 50 College Towns in America (Best College Reviews)
- Top 10 Best Places to Retire Young (CNN Money)
- Top 100 Places to Live in America (Livability)
Our civilian team members are eligible for full federal benefits packages which include:
- 401k (TSP, 5% match)
- Retirement pension (FERS, five years to be vested)
- Health, life, long-term, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and family members
- Competitive pay, regular cost of living and time in service base salary increases.
- Performance awards
- Paid on-the-job training and developmental opportunities
- Ten paid federal holidays, ample vacation days, separate sick leave that does not expire
- Recruitment and retention incentives
- Paid relocation costs
- Free parking at work
- USO Airport Lounge Access
- Access to MWR (services and activities which include childcare options)
- Military service buy-back (eligibility)
Responsibilities:
MAJOR DUTIES
- Perform professional counseling and addiction medicine treatment in support of patients with an alcohol and substance abuse diagnosis.
- Conduct evaluations of Soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible Federal civilian employees.
- Hold primary case management responsibility for patients.
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
- Provide crisis intervention counseling.
- Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations.
- Conduct formal and informal trainings.
Qualifications:
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).
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement described below and have one year of specialized experience which includes conducting substance abuse assessments, providing crisis intervention counseling, and developing treatment plans.
Licensure: A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.
Education:
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
