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Job description
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LISW) – Behavioral Health
56th Medical Group, Luke Air Force Base, Luke AFB | Arizona
Overview
The 56th Medical Group (56th MDG) at Luke Air Force Base provides comprehensive outpatient medical and behavioral health services in support of active-duty service members, military retirees, and their families.
We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LISW) to deliver outpatient behavioral health services in a military treatment facility. This role focuses on adult mental health care in a structured clinical setting with an emphasis on trauma-focused and solution-focused treatment.
Schedule & Work Hours
Full-Time | On-Site
40 hours per week
Schedule Options:
Five (5) 8-hour shifts or
Four (4) 10-hour shifts
No weekends
No on-call requirement
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong clinical orientation with trauma-focused training
Experience in solution-focused therapy, typically delivered in 8–15 session treatment models
Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 5 patients per day
Comfort working independently in an outpatient military clinical environment
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans
Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families
Utilize DSM-5 diagnostic criteria in the assessment and treatment of adult mental health conditions
Deliver evidence-based behavioral health interventions for psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial concerns
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support continuity of care and treatment compliance
Provide consultation to medical and behavioral health staff regarding psychosocial needs and treatment planning
Maintain accurate clinical documentation using approved electronic medical record systems
Practice in accordance with professional standards, ethics, and scope of licensure
Use computer applications for documentation, data management, and clinical tracking
Qualifications
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work
Licensure
Current, unrestricted, independent LCSW or LISW license
License may be held in any U.S. state
Experience
Minimum three (3) years within the past five (5) years practicing clinical social work in a mental health setting
Experience working with an adult population
Demonstrated use of DSM-5 for diagnosis
Required Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
Understanding of acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses or injuries
Familiarity with common psychotropic medications and their effects or side effects
Ability to implement evidence-based treatment modalities with individuals, families, and groups
Ability to independently assess psychosocial functioning and needs
Strong understanding of professional standards and clinical ethics
Ability to work with diverse populations across socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds
Why Join the 56th MDG at Luke AFB?
This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful outpatient behavioral health care to the military community while maintaining work-life balance through flexible scheduling options. Providers practice independently in a supportive, team-based clinical environment without nights, weekends, or call.
MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.
Worksite address
glendale, AZ, 85318, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.