A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.MENUFind your federal government jobKeywordsLocation or RemoteSearchSUPERVISORY SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY)Department of the ArmyU.S. Army Medical CommandDepartment of Behavioral HealthPrintShareSaveSummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Health, Family Advocacy Program, Tacoma, Washington.SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Health, Family Advocacy Program, Tacoma, Washington.OverviewOpen & closing dates07/25/2025 to 08/04/2025 Salary$118,446 to - $153,982 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WARemote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)
Supervisory statusYes Security clearanceDrug testYes Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberHSM1259868140230HW Control number841421100This job is open toDuties

Provide technical oversight in the development of treatment plans by lower graded staff.
Prepare written diagnoses to document patient assessments and/or treatments.
Refer individuals to services to prevent or reduce the risk of abuse.
Develop treatment plans for family advocacy patients by utilizing the psychosocial Select I assessment previously completed.
Provide therapeutic treatment to those involved in domestic violence, child abuse or neglect in accordance with treatment plans.

RequirementsConditions of employment

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Basic Requirement for Supervisory Social Worker (Family Advocacy):Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. (must provide copy of transcripts)In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Experience required: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
Specialized experience is defined as: interviewing behavioral health patients involved in domestic violence or child maltreatment, obtaining various information (such as legal documents, investigation reports, social services notes, school records, etc.) necessary to make a determination of domestic violence or child maltreatment, preparing required reports and/or notes for behavioral health patients medical records, developing treatment plans, and making recommendations to multi-disciplinary teams. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Licensure: A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (must provide copy of license)Selective Placement Factor: This position requires 2 years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:Additional information

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is a(n) CP 53 - Medical Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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