Federal Bureau of Prisons Hiring for Social Worker – GS-9 at Bruceton Mills, WV Full Time

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OPEN: 01/11/2022 to 01/26/2022

Clinical Social Worker – GS-9
Federal Correctional Complex – Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia

FCC Hazelton currently has a United States Penitentiary (USP), a Secure Female Facility (SFF), a Satellite Prison Camp (SPC), and a Federal Correctional Institution (FCI).

Clinical social work in the Federal Bureau of Prisons is a professional licensed discipline. Federal Bureau of Prisons Social Workers assist inmates who are experiencing medical illnesses, psychiatric disorders, complicated pregnancies, terminal illnesses, and life circumstance problems. Additionally, Social Workers serve the general population with child welfare issues, discharge planning and assistance, and in specialized programming, such as the Mental Health Step-Down Units.

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Bureau social workers may perform the following functions, depending on the mission of the institution:

• Discharge planning for medical and psychiatric patients, as well as reentry services for general population inmates
• In accordance with USC Title 18, sections 4243 and 4246, arrange follow-up placement of long-term mentally ill in state hospitals or other appropriate facilities, and/or establish conditional release plans as ordered by the court
• Reduction in Sentence consultant or coordinator
• Assessments, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and conditions. Treatment methods include the provision of individual and group counseling, psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Liaison between patient, family, and community in treatment planning during serious illness and aftercare planning to enhance continuity of care
• Assist with End-of-Life care such as advance directives and comfort care programs
• Assist in reporting suspected child abuse or adult abuse to the appropriate state or community resources
• Represent the Social Work discipline on institution committees
• Provide educational services in areas of expertise to staff, inmates, and local university students
• Advocacy for reasonable treatment of the intellectually, emotionally, or physically challenged inmates
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) discharge planning

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Minimum Qualifications:
Education – Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for a master degree in Social Work (MSW).

Age Requirement:
At the time of appointment, applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday, unless they have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position covered by Special Service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. In special situations, a waiver may be granted up to age 39 at locations where there is a shortage of applicants under 37.

Salary:

$56,551 to $72,970 per year

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In addition to competitive salary, benefits packages, and a structured work schedule (no on call), employment in the Federal Bureau of Prisons offers a multitude of exciting career growth and enhancement opportunities.

Christine Nemeti, LCSW, BCD, BOP Chief Social Worker, is available to talk with interested applicants about the positions (202-353-8638).

For additional details, please select a Bureau of Prisons Social Worker job announcement on www.usajobs.gov.

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Work Remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,551.00 – $72,970.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff safe as possible, we have instituted safety protocols including social distancing, plastic barriers, provided masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

Education:

License/Certification:

• Master’s in Social Work (Required)

Work Location: One location