Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant)

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place San Diego, 92164

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Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Consultant

local_atm $132923 - $132923 USD /YEAR

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Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Department of Defense

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, in the behavioral health section of the medical facility.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, in the behavioral health section of the medical facility.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/13/2026 to 03/20/2026 Salary

$102,246 to - $132,923 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12

Location

Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA

1 vacancy

Remote job

No Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required

Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed

No Appointment type

Permanent Work schedule

Full-time Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)
Supervisory status

No Security clearance

Drug test

Yes Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process
Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

HSJG-26-12907861-DHA Control number 861439700

This job is open to

Duties

Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions.
Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team-based care.
Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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 requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
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.
This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
This position requires successful completion of mandatory Defense Health Agency Behavioral Health Care training confirmed by a Program Manager within 3 months of hire (unless DHA is unable to provide the training within 3 months).
Must be able to maintain appropriate privileges to continue employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education 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 Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant):Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensure: Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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.

Education

FOREIGN 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

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * 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.
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Candidates 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.

Benefits

A 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. .