Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Navy Medicine Clinical Social Work Fellowship

The post-graduate fellowship program will be conducted at a military treatment facility for 24 months of supervised practice to earn your independent practice license (LCSW, LMSW, LICSW, LCSW-C).

Currently accepting applications for 2026 - due February. If in a graduate program, you would apply now in preparation for a May 2026 graduation.

Fellowship Benefits

• Obtain Independent license
• Pay - $134,725 annually
• Medical & Dental
• Housing allowance
• 401K, 30 days PTO, and more!
• Bonus - $30K

Qualifications

Work Environment

As a Navy Social Worker, you’ll provide support to service members and their families in times of need. Many times, you’ll counsel people who are about to deploy, offer crisis intervention to those who have a history of trauma and lead workshops on a variety of topics. Being a clinical social worker allows you to be a Navy Officer and a practicing professional in family services, case management and therapy / psychology. This career gives you with opportunity to provide care for the Sailors who need it most.