Social Worker GS-0185-12

Responsibilities

• Collect bio-psychosocial information about patients using interview, case history, observation techniques, and assessment methods.
• Provide individual and/or group psychotherapy.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to develop disposition planning.
• Function as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, presenting internal reports and participating in patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and make adjustments to patient's treatment plans as appropriate.
• Utilize electronic health record systems to document and review patient data.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirement: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting bio-psychosocial evaluations; providing individual or group treatment; developing discharge and treatment plans; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Licenses: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted independent social work clinical licensure from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.