Licensed Clinical Social Worker - (LCSW) - Kadena, Japan - DHA Contract

About the role

Valor Healthcare is a veteran‑ and physician‑led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots—including those who serve or have served in the military and those who devote their careers to government service. The organization delivers high‑quality care that upholds the health of the nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor’s leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to exceptional care and a world‑class patient experience.

The Clinical Social Worker will provide care to military members at the Defense Health Agency (DHA), a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to maintain a medically ready force. The role involves coordinating referrals, conducting psychosocial assessments, delivering counseling and psychotherapy, and consulting with staff on psychosocial needs.

Location

On‑site in Kadena, Japan. Relocation option available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appropriate referrals to community and other government agencies for services.
• Independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, formulate and implement treatment plans, and identify problems, strengths, coping skills, and assistance needed in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to individuals from diverse socio‑economic, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Utilize medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
• Implement treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups experiencing psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
• Provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families, practicing within the bounds of the license or certification and the privileges granted by the MTF.
• Offer consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and treatment compliance.
• Participate in professional peer‑review case conferences, research studies, or other required organizations at the MTF.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in any of the 50 United States or its territories.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a graduate school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Experience in clinical social work through a master’s‑level practicum or at least two years post‑MSW experience within the last three years in a clinical/treatment setting.
• U.S. citizenship.