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Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA · Hawaii, HI
Salary $121K – $121K
Category Healthcare
Type OTHER
Posted 1mo ago
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Job description

Overview

" Are you a highly skilled clinical social worker driven by a mission to enhance psychological readiness?" We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker Mental Health Consultant to join our team at Hickam Air Force Base (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam), Hawaii. Social Worker( Mental Health Consultant) • Recruitment/Relocation incentive, Advanced In-Hire (Superior Quals Appt), and Enhanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Salary: Up to- $121,482 per year with an additional 8.64% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

Benefits

https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ " In this role, you will provide expert clinical guidance, shape preventative mental health programs, and directly impact the operational readiness and well-being of our Airmen, service members, and their families stationed in the strategic Indo-Pacific theater." The Hickam AFB Medical Facility, officially known as the 15th Medical Group , is located at 755 Scott Circle (Bldg 559), Hickam AFB, HI. It operates as an outpatient clinic for active-duty members and their families.

Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Consultant at Hickam AFB, you will serve as a critical subject matter expert, bridging the gap between direct clinical care and command-level health strategies. Patient Care & Documentation:

  • Conduct brief, targeted biopsychosocial assessments.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions in 30-minute appointments using a stepped-care model.
  • Treat chronic conditions, insomnia, acute stress, and health behaviors.
  • Triage/refer complex cases to Specialty Mental Health.
  • Complete concise electronic medical record documentation within 72 hours of the visit. Consultation & Team-Based Care:
  • Provide immediate, succinct feedback to Primary Care Managers (PCMs).
  • Actively drive same-day "warm handoffs" and increase clinic-wide service penetration.
  • Review daily PCM schedules ("scrubbing lists") and participate in morning huddles.
  • Offer continuity consultation to monitor long-term patients and prevent relapse. Educational Activities :
  • Develop and lead educational classes focused on coping skills and behavior change.
  • Train primary care clinic staff to recognize symptoms and optimize PCMHI referral pathways.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Master of Social
  • Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution. Active, unrestricted Clinical Social
  • Work License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW) permitting independent practice from any U.S. jurisdiction.