Special Operations Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Okinawa)

About the role

KBR is looking for a Special Operations Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join its team in Okinawa, responsible for integrating the physical, mental and psychological wellness of service members and their families. The role works within an operational unit as a Behavioral Health Care Provider, applying social work procedures and techniques to evaluate, diagnose and treat psychological and neuropsychological disorders.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in quality improvement meetings, staff meetings, conferences and clinical research and investigations in clinical, behavioral health and organizational social work.
• Interview, assess behavior and use evidence-based therapies, including individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy and alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts as required.
• Maintain accurate medical records and produce reports of evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in military-specific training and possibly supervise unlicensed providers or trainees.
• Contact referred patients to check treatment adherence, use validated symptom inventories, assess barriers to treatment and educate patients about their condition and treatment.
• Maintain patient registries and electronic medical records, and perform case management functions.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship and a Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work in one of the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, in good standing with a local MTF.
• At least two years of independent clinical social work practice in a mental health setting in the last five years.
• Working knowledge of professional standards and ethics, experience in brief behavioral interventions, and preferably experience in a government setting such as the DOD or VA MTF.
• Fluent English and current BCLS certification with proof of training.

What we offer

• The position offers relocation.
• Possible benefits include 401K with company match, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement supported through professional training and development.