Primary Care Mental Health Integration Social Worker

Quick Facts

• Provides Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) therapy and counseling.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.
• Not a virtual position.

Description

You will perform evaluations for conditions including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment to medical issues, and broader emotional and cognitive functioning. The role emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including brief, short-term psychotherapy and counseling in individual and group formats, plus consultation with ambulatory care teams and primary care providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and evaluate how test results and medical conditions relate to real-world functioning and mental health outcomes.
• Provide brief, short-term evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Consult with primary care providers and ambulatory care staff on psychosocial recovery and treatment-related issues.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, conduct risk assessment and intervention, and coordinate referrals to other mental health programs when indicated.
• Coordinate with other medical center staff to support psychosocial rehabilitation goals.
• May provide clinical supervision to trainees and/or unlicensed staff.
• Complete timely clinical charting and documentation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school (doctoral degree cannot substitute).
• State licensure/certification to independently practice social work at the master’s level (waiver only applies at GS-9).
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment documentation.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete a 1- or 2-year trial period as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment.
• Child care subsidy: potential eligibility after 60 days for qualifying full-time employees.
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions.
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care coverage.
• Telework: not available.
• Virtual: not available.