Medical Social Worker (Social Services Practitioner III)
County of Riverside
Posted: February 20, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
Monterey, California
Salary
$89,508 - $116,362
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as a social worker in a military clinic, where you'll assess patients' mental health needs, provide therapy and support in individual or group settings, and collaborate with doctors to help service members and their families manage behavioral health issues.
It's a good fit for someone with a strong background in counseling who enjoys team-based care in a fast-paced medical environment, especially those passionate about supporting military personnel.
The role focuses on practical, evidence-based help integrated into primary care.
About the Position: This position is located in the Family Medical Service, Directorate of Branch Clinics, Indo-Pacific, Army Health Clinic, Presidio This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience/education 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 (Behavioral Health Consultant): Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.(Please upload a copy of your transcripts) Licensure: Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S.
State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
(Please upload a copy of your license) 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 which includes conducting behavioral health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:
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