Social Worker (Clinical)

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Network East at Martin Army Community Hospital within the Department of Mental Health located at Fort Benning, Georgia. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Perform biopsychosocial evaluations using expert knowledge of general and specific concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relating to psychological counseling.

Conduct targeted assessments and evaluations to make diagnostic impressions and formulation.

Assess and provide crisis intervention for patients.

Make behavioral health diagnoses as appropriate in accordance with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria or other more current accepted standards

Provide individual and group therapy using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered therapy.

Develop individual treatment plans based on psychiatric diagnosis, identified problems, and treatment needs for each case.

Coordinate with patient's work environment, social service agencies, primary care, specialty clinics, and other organizations to promote seamless service and support to patients.

Work closely with multidisciplinary treatment staff to synchronize efforts across the continuum of care.

Document case work to comply with regulations, such as outcome/assessment results and high-risk clinical issues.

Evaluate treatment effectiveness and make adjustments to patient treatment plans as appropriate.