Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) w/BONUS - 5152

We have a new opportunity for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at the Eglin AFB, in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 payable with first paycheck!

Core Duties and Tasks:  

•Coordinate appropriate referrals to community and other Government agencies for services.
•Independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
•Independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.
•Use medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
•Implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
•Independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Must practice within the bounds of the license or certification.
•Provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
•Participate in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizations required at the facility.
•Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
•Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and patient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.
•Participates in military specific training (e.g., pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress, etc.).
•Shall direct supporting Government employees assigned to them during the performance of clinical duties. Guides the performance of assigned personnel. Use steam approach toward staff and patient management.
•Shall perform administrative duties that may include maintaining statistical records of his or her clinical workload, participating in medical educations programs, and participating in quality improvement functions and other duties as prescribed by the Flight Commander.

•May be asked to participate/direct committees, programs or clinical services directly related to area of clinical responsibility or privileges.

•Shall attend and participate in meetings, professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, flight meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations, facility guidance, or as directed by the flight Commander or his/her designated representative.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Experience: Must have at least 2-years full-time experience in the last 5 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior experience working with the Department of Defense or the VA would be highly desireable.

License:  Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from any state.  -- Please identify state of licensure.

Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.  Note: May obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $40.00 - 50.00/Hr as a W2 employee w/full benefits package

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 payable with first paycheck!