Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Cherry Point

Location: Havelock, North Carolina | Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8.5-hour shifts, including a 30-minute unpaid meal break
Hours: Scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM | Maximum 40 hours/week
Employment Type: Federal/GSA Contract Opportunity

Serve Those Who Serve

Are you an LCSW looking for meaningful clinical work where your expertise can make a lasting impact?

Join the behavioral health team at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, providing essential mental health services to active-duty service members, veterans, and military families.

You'll work alongside psychiatric technicians, nurses, and medical officers in a collaborative clinic environment-helping patients navigate mental health challenges, providing crisis intervention, and supporting the overall resilience and well-being of the military community.

This isn't just another clinical role. It's an opportunity to serve those who serve our country.

What You'll Do

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive behavioral health services within your scope of practice, including:

• Provide direct behavioral health and clinical social work services to service members and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive crisis assessments, risk evaluations, and safety planning for patients experiencing emotional or mental health distress.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered clinical care based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with medical officers, nurses, psychiatric technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in government electronic health record systems.
• Maintain a 90% or greater encounter closure rate within 72 hours.
• Follow applicable standards and regulations, including The Joint Commission requirements, medical staff bylaws, local installation regulations, and federal ethical conduct standards.
• Maintain required clinic quality metrics and scheduling standards.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and professional environment for patients and fellow healthcare team members.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current, active, valid, and unrestricted LCSW license allowing independent clinical practice in any U.S. state or territory.
• Demonstrated clinical competency within the past 2 years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider course.
  • Web-based-only BLS training is not accepted.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt to government electronic health record systems, including MHS GENESIS, AHLTA, or CHCS.
• Ability to successfully complete required federal background/security processing, including fingerprinting and the SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment physical and health screening.
• Required immunization and screening documentation, including TB screening, annual influenza vaccination, and Hepatitis B compliance or declination.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working with active-duty military service members, veterans, or military families.
• Experience in military, federal, hospital, outpatient behavioral health, or integrated healthcare settings.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact: Provide critical mental health support to those who serve our country.
• Mission-driven work: Help service members and their families navigate mental health challenges, crises, and life transitions.
• Collaborative clinical environment: Work alongside medical officers, nurses, psychiatric technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Weekday schedule: Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
• Federal healthcare experience: Build valuable experience in a military medical treatment facility.
• Nationwide LCSW eligibility: An active, unrestricted LCSW license from any U.S. state or territory qualifies you to practice in this federal military healthcare setting.
• Coastal Carolina lifestyle: Live near some of North Carolina's most beautiful beaches and outdoor destinations.

Schedule

You'll work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

• 8.5-hour scheduled shift
• 30-minute unpaid meal break
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• Work schedules provided approximately one month in advance
• Shift hours may be modified with at least 72 hours' notice based on patient care needs

Live & Work Near the Crystal Coast

Havelock/Cherry Point offers an affordable lifestyle with easy access to the Crystal Coast and some of Eastern North Carolina's best outdoor recreation.

When you're off the clock, enjoy:

• Atlantic Beach & Emerald Isle - beautiful beaches just a short drive away
• Boating & fishing - easy access to the area's coastal waterways
• Croatan National Forest - hiking, camping, kayaking, and outdoor adventures
• Historic New Bern - charming downtown, restaurants, shops, and local history
• A relaxed coastal lifestyle without giving up access to larger communities and amenities

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an LCSW who wants to combine clinical excellence with purpose, this is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of service members and their families.

Bring your expertise. Support those who serve. Make an impact at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.