Clinical Social Worker

Active Duty U.S. Navy Clinical Social Worker – Up to $30,000 Accession BonusJoin theU.S. Navy Medical Service Corpsas a commissioned officer in the Clinical Social Worker specialty. Provide essential mental health services, including therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy, to active-duty service members, families, and in support of global operations across military treatment facilities, Fleet & Family Support Centers, and deployed environments. Key Benefits Accession Bonus : Up to$30,000(lump sum for a 4-year Active Duty obligation; $18,750 for 3 years), per current Navy special pay guidance. Additional incentives: Annual Incentive Pay starting at $2,500; potential retention bonuses up to $25,000 in later years (based on eligibility and service). Competitive officer base pay, housing/food allowances, full medical/dental benefits, retirement contributions, and 30 days paid leave annually. Opportunities for advanced training, leadership development, and civilian career transferability. Responsibilities Deliver evidence-based mental health counseling addressing trauma, deployment stress, family issues, and behavioral health needs. Provide crisis intervention, resource coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Lead prevention programs, workshops, and resilience-building initiatives. Serve worldwide, including potential operational deployments. Qualifications U.S. citizen. Age 18–41 (waivers possible). Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. Minimum 2 years post-MSW supervised clinical experience. Current, unrestricted independent clinical social work license (e.g., LCSW) enabling autonomous practice. Meet Navy physical, security, and commissioning standards. Willing to relocate and serve on Active Duty worldwide (3–4 year minimum commitment tied to bonus). This is an Active Duty commissioned officer position in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps. Relocation and potential deployments required.