Social Worker Substance Abuse

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Substance Abuse in the U.s. Army Medical Command based in Fort Meade, Maryland. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for SOCIAL WORKER (SUBSTANCE ABUSE): Degree: Masters degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 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 equivalent to the GS11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) performing professional counseling and addiction medicine treatment in support of patients with an alcohol and substance abuse diagnosis 2) applying complex rehabilitation principles to conduct comprehensive substance use evaluations 3) conducting ongoing review of patient progress evaluating and modifying treatment plans to meet changing needs. 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 aloneno 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.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.