Social Worker

This position is located in the Recruit Evaluation Unit (REU) within the Branch Health Clinic (BHC) 1007, under the Directorate of Fleet Medicine (DFM), Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). The primary purpose of this position is to assess the psychological suitability of recruits for military service, determine fitness for duty, and provide psychological treatment services. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The duties and functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The evaluation of a recruit's psychological fitness is determined by the REU. Effectively assess psychological suitability for service and fitness for duty and when appropriate, provide psychological treatment services to active duty members, primarily recruits. Assessing psychological suitability for military service. Must adhere to directives issued by the Directorate of Fleet Medicine, Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and the administrative protocols of Recruit Training Command, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), and the DoD. The provider at REU and its outreach programs work within time-limited and other constraints that are intrinsic to the boot camp environment. Effectively assess psychological suitability for service and fit for duty and when appropriate, provide psychological treatment services to active duty members, primarily recruits and/or students. The evaluation and recommended disposition of each recruit is a necessary function of REU to ensure the mission of Recruit Training Command. Additional psychological services to dependent/retired personnel are provided as directed by Head/Supervisory Clinical Psychologist. Monitors all phases of a recruit's mental health evaluation and performs evaluations to determine suitability for service in accordance with DoD and SECNAV instructions. This includes self-referrals, medical referrals, special security clearances, and Command-directed evaluations. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, including individual and group psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR, stress management). Supervises assigned technicians and trainees and gives direction to the patient care team. Serves as the subject matter expert and consultant to the REU department head and is available to engage with all higher-level leadership on the most high-risk patient population. Advises the Chain of Command on best practices, procedural changes and fitness-for-duty determinations Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09362F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or cer

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