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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at the 49TH Medical Group, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
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This job is open to
The public
Duties
- Apply biopsychosocial evaluations to propose mental health interventions.
- Provide evidence-based treatment, including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
- Provide primary care providers and staff regular and concise feedback on the status of referred patients, to include recommendations for team based care.
- Implement psychoeducational classes to target high frequency diagnoses found in the primary care clinic.
- Document information in the electronic health record during patient encounters.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- Tuberculin (TB) testing is required.
- May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant):
Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. (You must submit transcripts)
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes conducting mental health assessments; providing individual and group treatment; and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
AND
Licensure: A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package)
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
- License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13114075).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Agency contact information
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Holloman AFB, NM 88330
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Who's Hiring
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health consultant jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
- Experience providing individual and group therapy or case management services
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to clinical settings
Highlight licensure status, specific modalities you use such as CBT or motivational interviewing, and any populations you've served. Hiring managers in behavioral health scan for these credentials immediately, so place them near the top of your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting type
Filter openings by outpatient clinic, inpatient unit, school-based program, or telehealth platform. Each setting has distinct caseload expectations and documentation requirements, so matching your experience to the right environment sharpens your application.
Prepare case-based interview examples
Interviewers in behavioral health commonly ask you to walk through how you handled a client in crisis or coordinated with a treatment team. Prepare two or three specific examples that demonstrate clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff.
Verify your licensure reciprocity before applying
If you're applying in a state where you don't hold an active license, check that state's reciprocity agreements before submitting. Some postings require a license in hand on day one, and applying without confirming eligibility wastes time for both you and the employer.
Negotiate supervision hours in your offer
If you're pre-licensed, supervision hours toward full licensure are a negotiable benefit. Ask directly whether the employer provides paid supervision and how many hours per week are available, as this affects your timeline to independent practice.
Behavioral Health Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health consultants?
State of Florida, Children's Wisconsin, and Circle the City are hiring the most behavioral health consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly strong in integrated health systems and community mental health organizations.
How many behavioral health consultant jobs are remote?
About 41% of behavioral health consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth-focused roles and employee assistance program consulting positions making up the largest share of fully remote work. School-based and inpatient roles remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a behavioral health consultant?
Start by earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, then accumulate supervised clinical hours required for licensure in your state. Pass your state's licensing exam to obtain credentials such as LPC or LCSW. After licensure, build experience in a specialty area like substance use, trauma, or integrated care to position yourself for consultant-level roles.
How do you get hired as a behavioral health consultant with little experience?
Focus on roles that explicitly accept candidates who are pre-licensed or under supervision, since many community mental health centers and nonprofits hire at this level. Emphasize practicum and internship hours, any peer support or case management work, and your clinical training in specific modalities. Applying to organizations that offer paid supervision makes early-career positions especially valuable.
What does the behavioral health consultant interview process look like?
Most interviews include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or department lead who will ask you to walk through assessment approaches and case scenarios. Some employers add a panel interview with multidisciplinary team members. Organizations that require direct client contact may also ask you to complete a background check or submit licensure documentation before a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensure level, clinical specialty, and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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