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Social Worker (Substance Abuse)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 120 days ago
About the Role
About the Position: Serve as Social Worker within the Directorate of Mental Health located at the Naval Health Clinic in Patuxent River, MD. The incumbent will provide professional counseling & addiction medicine treatment in support of patients with alcohol & substance abuse. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
What You'll Do
- →Perform professional counseling and addiction medicine treatment in support of patients with an alcohol and substance abuse diagnosis.
- →Apply professional knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, procedures, and practices relevant to the substance abuse program and addiction medicine outpatient program to conduct comprehensive substance abuse treatment of patients.
- →Conduct evaluations of soldiers, family members, retirees, and eligible federal civilian employees referred for consultation from the individual, family members, commanding officers, supervisors, agents of the courts, and medical personnel.
- →Counsel patients on primary and secondary illnesses.
- →Determine clinical assessments to inform treatment decision-making.
- →Collaborate with management/command officials to identify substance abuse issues.
- →Perform clinical assessments and prepare treatment plans that incorporate psychological theory and counseling techniques.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3a695b79-8229-421f-b3b4-7ac6113916a6
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