Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Army)

Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking experienced Behavioral Health professionals to provide advanced support services to the US Army in developing and implementing a tailored Health & Wellness Program that enhances the psychological readiness of the US Army personnel.  This is a highly critical and rewarding position. A Secret clearance is required and will upgrade to TS/SCI upon hiring.

Core Duties:

•             Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.

•             Shall comply with appropriate Army OTSG/MEDCOM, DHA, and/or Combatant Command Force Heath Protection policies for deployment assessments.

•             Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, and collateral sources, as appropriate.

•             Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders

•             Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.

•             Assist in rehabilitation of patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Master’s or Doctorate Degree

• Education: Graduate from a Council Social Worker Education (CSWE) Accredited School

• Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years within the past five (5) years in the practice of clinical social work post licensure, preferably in a government setting such as a DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) providing clinical services to individuals, couples or groups in psychotherapy services

• Experience in behavioral interventions, critical incident event management, public speaking, and case management.

• Licensure:  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a licensed clinical social worker in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.

• Basic Life Support (BLS): possess and maintain current course completion documentation for BLS through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program.

• Knowledge/Skills:

  • Ability to practice at the independent level without requiring state mandated clinical supervision and demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standard and ethics requiring delivery of social work services.

  • Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, including enlisted personnel, officers, senior military and civilian leadership, spouses and other family members.

  • Well versed in crisis debriefing, traumatic event counseling, individual and family counseling, case management, and training.

  • Ability to develop, prepare, and present formal briefings and speeches to INSCOM leadership (at all echelons).

  • Understanding of the military lifestyle and culture is highly desirable.

  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally and work as part of a team with maturity, professionalism, positive attitude, tact and good judgment.

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Security Clearance: Secret clearance preferred

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