SOCIAL WORKER (CLINICAL) - (GS-0185-12) - Ft Cavazos, TX

*Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

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

*Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

*This position is for a School Behavioral Health Program.

*Child and adolescent treatment experience is preferred.

Fort Cavazos is located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

Founded in 1942, this 340-sq.-mile military base is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces.

A 214,968 acre installation, Fort Cavazos is now the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Forces and the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two Armored Divisions.

The rolling, semi-arid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and individuals.  Additionally, the Killeen community is a model of support for Army families. There are lots of resources and networks available to assist you.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ 

• Perform bio-psychosocial assessments on child and adolescent behavioral health patients to determine a diagnosis.
• Perform routine case management functions including telephonic monitoring of symptom severity and/or adherence to behavioral health care treatment plans.
• Provide targeted assessment and evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and/or functional status focused on the presenting problem.
• Formulate behavioral health interventions and short-term solution focused treatment.
• Provide consultation services for a subset of patients who require ongoing monitoring and follow-up.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• 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. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.

US Citizenship required

Child and adolescent treatment experience is preferred.