LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Naval Health Clinic

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health

Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River
Patuxent River, Maryland

Overview

Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

This role involves independent clinical practice, including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, brief behavioral interventions, and care coordination for service members, beneficiaries, and their families. The LCSW works collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams in both specialty behavioral health and Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH/BHOP) settings to support patient functioning, treatment compliance, and continuity of care.

Schedule & Work Hours

Full-Time | On-Site
Primary Site of Service: NMRTC Patuxent River
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Clinic Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
No weekends
No on-call requirement

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Interventions

• Provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups within scope of licensure, including service-related marital and family issues

• Deliver brief cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions, typically no more than four (4) appointments per patient

• Services mirror the pace of primary care, with 15–30 minute patient encounters

• Independently assess psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and family members

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Utilize medical and mental health diagnoses, treatment procedures, and clinical terminology in patient care

• Address acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses or injuries, including familiarity with common psychotropic and medical medications and side effects

Primary Care Behavioral Health / BHOP Duties

• Effectively manage a full daily patient load in accordance with Mental Health Business Practice Standards and the BHOP Manual, typically 8–14 patient encounters per day

• Serve as a Care Facilitator (CF) within the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, as applicable

  • IBHCs assigned to MTFs with 3,000–7,500 adult enrollees in the Family Health Clinic will provide both IBHC and CF services per BHOP guidance

• Contact referred patients to assess medication treatment adherence for depression, anxiety, and PTSD

• Use validated brief symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity and treatment response

• Assess barriers to treatment adherence and assist patients in problem-solving solutions

• Provide patient education regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies

Consultation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient care and treatment compliance

• Provide consultation to medical providers regarding psychosocial factors affecting health outcomes

• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required and appropriate

• Participate in required documentation, care coordination, and quality assurance activities

Military-Specific Support & Training

• Participate in military-required training, including but not limited to:

  • Suicide Risk Assessment, Management, and Treatment

  • Pre- and post-deployment screening

  • PTSD and combat stress

  • Military culture and operational stressors

Specialized Experience Requirement

Minimum one (1) year of experience within the past four (4) years in the evaluation and treatment of patients experiencing:

• Chronic pain

• Psychological factors affecting physical conditions

• Difficulty coping with medical problems

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

• Graduate of a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Licensure

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Independent Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW, LISW, or LICSW) in any U.S. state or territory

Additional Requirements

• Ability to practice independently within scope of licensure

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations across socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds

• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

• Willingness to comply with military training, clinical practice standards, and quality assurance requirements

Why Join NMRTC Patuxent River?

This position offers the opportunity to practice independently in a structured military healthcare environment, work within an integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health model, and support patients managing complex medical, psychological, and service-related stressors—without weekends or on-call responsibilities.

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.