77 consultants·Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
The role involves conducting independent psychosocial assessments and implementing treatment plans for diverse patients and their families. It requires providing psychotherapy and collaborating with medical, legal, and military personnel to ensure comprehensive care.
**Job-Specific Position Duties: **
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and other government agencies for services.
Conduct independent assessments of the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and develop and implement a treatment plan that emphasizes collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
Perform independent psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a diverse array of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other backgrounds.
Utilize medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, encompassing acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, as well as relevant medical terminology.
Apply treatment modalities while working with individuals, families, and groups experiencing a range of psychiatric, medical, and social issues to achieve established treatment goals.
Provide independent counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families, ensuring practice remains within the confines of the applicable license or certification.
Offer consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of patients and the implications of psychosocial issues on health care and adherence to treatment.
Engage in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizational activities as mandated at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
Collaborate with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as necessary.
No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call!
**Minimum Qualifications: **
BLS certification may be obtained upon acceptance, prior to the start date. -
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and an active, unrestricted LCSW license. A minimum of two years of experience within the last five years and the ability to pass a government security clearance are required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.
