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Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

Pay: $121,482/yr

Posted: 06/23/2026

Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 9 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

$76,854 / year median in Hawaii

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Job Description

Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant) Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA - 3.8 Ford Island, HI Job Details Up to $121,482 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work

Master of Social Work Social Work License Full Job Description Overview:

" Are you a highly skilled clinical social worker driven by a mission to enhance psychological readiness?" We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker Mental Health Consultant to join our team at Hickam Air Force Base (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam), Hawaii. Social Worker( Mental Health Consultant) Recruitment/Relocation incentive, Advanced In-Hire (Superior Quals Appt), and Enhanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

Salary:

Up to- $121,482 per year with an additional 8.64% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

Benefits:

https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ " In this role, you will provide expert clinical guidance, shape preventative mental health programs, and directly impact the operational readiness and well-being of our Airmen, service members, and their families stationed in the strategic Indo-Pacific theater." The Hickam AFB Medical Facility, officially known as the 15th Medical Group , is located at 755 Scott Circle (Bldg 559), Hickam AFB, HI. It operates as an outpatient clinic for active-duty members and their families.

Responsibilities:

As a Mental Health Consultant at Hickam AFB, you will serve as a critical subject matter expert, bridging the gap between direct clinical care and command-level health strategies.

Patient Care & Documentation:

Conduct brief, targeted biopsychosocial assessments. Deliver evidence-based interventions in 30-minute appointments using a stepped-care model. Treat chronic conditions, insomnia, acute stress, and health behaviors. Triage/refer complex cases to Specialty Mental Health. Complete concise electronic medical record documentation within 72 hours of the visit.

Consultation & Team-Based Care:

Provide immediate, succinct feedback to Primary Care Managers (PCMs). Actively drive same-day "warm handoffs" and increase clinic-wide service penetration. Review daily PCM schedules ("scrubbing lists") and participate in morning huddles. Offer continuity consultation to monitor long-term patients and prevent relapse.

Educational Activities :

Develop and lead educational classes focused on coping skills and behavior change. Train primary care clinic staff to recognize symptoms and optimize PCMHI referral pathways.

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required. Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution. Active, unrestricted Clinical Social Work License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW) permitting independent practice from any U.S. jurisdiction.