Social Worker (Clinical)
Description
About the Position: The position is located within Madigan Army Medical Center Child & Family Mental Health. The primary work location is within Child & Family Mental Health Services (CAFMHS) offices. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation. Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Provide targeted assessment and evaluation which includes diagnostic impressions and functional status focused on the presenting problem.
Provide individual and group therapy using various modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered therapy.
Assess crisis intervention for service members.
Formulate mental health interventions and assists with implementing and monitoring treatment plans.
Provide on-going consultation services for a sub-set of patients who require on-going monitoring and follow-up (i.e., continuity consultations) with providers where appropriate
Evaluate treatment effectiveness using objectives and measurable outcomes to make adjustments if appropriate for increased compliance and efficacy.
Work as an inter-disciplinary team member to develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups such as patients with acute stress symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).