Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Okinawa, Japan

Arcetyp LLC•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcetyp LLC is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for an onsite position at Kadena, Okinawa, Japan AFB. The role provides short-term behavioral health services to Service Members and other patients, including children and adolescents, in Air Force mental health and primary care settings. The clinician assesses patients, develops treatment plans, provides brief interventions and crisis care, and advises medical staff on fitness for duty and suitability for Air Force service. The position also involves patient and family assessment, individual, family, group, and couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations, Commander Directed Evaluations, psychoeducational classes, presentations, clinical pathway development, applied research, and population health data analysis. The clinician must follow Air Force and Department of Defense documentation, productivity, safety, infection-control, and other applicable standards and policies, and participate in required clinical and organizational meetings and military-specific training. Arcetyp accepts direct-hire W-2 employees only and does not accept 1099 independent consultants, staffing firms, or C2C candidates. The company cannot sponsor H-1B visas. Compensation details will be provided to interested candidates. The position is described as full-time and salaried, with benefits including insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force.
Current license to practice psychology in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; the license must not be under investigation or subject to pending adverse action.
Demonstrated continuing education since licensure.
Clinical social work experience through a master's-level practicum or two years of post-MSW experience.
To qualify as a fully qualified clinical social worker: an MSW, at least two years of post-MSW social work experience, and a state license or certification allowing practice without supervision.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Course C certification or American Red Cross CPR/BLS certification, maintained as required by Air Force guidance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to comply with applicable laws, Department of Defense requirements, and MTF policies and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of military life and experience working with military family members.
Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct brief cognitive and behavioral interventions and monitor fitness for duty and suitability for Air Force service; make recommendations to medical staff concerning retention, discharge, or medical board evaluation.
Conduct psychoeducational classes and educational groups for mental health, ADAPT, and primary care clinics, including topics such as stress management, sleep, relationships, mood, and medical or behavioral problems.
Deliver brief presentations and training to Mental Health Flight and primary care team members on behavioral health issues, referral services, and mental health conditions.
Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising clinical pathway programs.
Participate in military-specific training, including training related to suicidal behavior, pre- and post-deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress.
Attend required meetings during normal duty hours and professional conferences, including quality improvement, staff, commander's, primary care, case staffing, and multidisciplinary case meetings.
Conduct applied research and clinical investigations as directed; develop and collect data to assess unit psychological health and analyze population health trends.
Conduct interviews, behavioral assessments, evidence-based therapies, specialty testing, and Commander Directed Evaluations to support assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
Complete documentation within required timelines using Air Force templates and applicable Air Force and DoD guidance.
Assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and family members; formulate and implement treatment plans collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Meet contractor daily patient-care productivity metrics established by the Defense Health Agency.
Provide crisis intervention, brief triage, acute care, and assessment, including walk-in care for children and adolescents.
Provide short-term interventions and same-day documentation using Air Force templates.
Provide educational, didactic primary care classes, such as stress management, sleep enhancement, and chronic pain classes.
Follow aseptic techniques and infection-control requirements, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious waste and use of universal precautions.
Apply safety procedures and legal awareness in patient care, manage situations to reduce risk, and respect patient and significant-other rights under MTF requirements.
Delegate tasks appropriately and coordinate health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, Department of Defense requirements, and MTF instructions and policies.