Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant)

DHA • Alamogordo, NM

2d

About The Position

SOCIAL WORKER (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT), Holloman AFB, NM Holloman Air Force Base, NM: Our location is a hidden gem, and the mission is vibrant and diverse. You and your team will be an important piece of the Wing mission, “building the backbone of combat airpower,” in direct support the Department of the Air Forces largest flight training pipeline for the F-16 and MQ-9. The 49th Medical Group (49 MDG) medics are exceptional with a team-oriented focus on preventive medicine, population health management, and continuous process improvement. All of this will be accomplished as we adjust to the new normal with COVID-19 operations continuing. We are a small but mighty MDG! The nearby city of Alamogordo provides phenomenal community support with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, nearby historical attractions and an authentic southwestern culture. Holloman AFB is inviting and family friendly with plenty of activities. It is centrally located 1-3 hours from major TX & NM cities. Mild winters in Alamogordo partnered with nearby Ski Apache, New Mexico’s southernmost winter resort, provide great year-around adventures. Breathtaking sunsets, a great desert climate, and art centers add to the joy of daily life at Holloman AFB. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Requirements

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• In order to qualify, you must meet the experience/education 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 (Behavioral Health Consultant): Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensure: Current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• 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 behavioral 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-12).
• 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.
• 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/

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Behavioral Health, Psychosocial and Crisis Intervention for Individuals seeking treatment and care in an emergency room setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each case based on psychiatric, cognitive, psychosocial, environmental, and medical needs.
• Utilize social work systems, theories, and principles that impact patient care.
• Work with highly complex cases in which individuals are severely impacted by moderate to severe psychiatric diagnoses to include a history of trauma, physical abuse, neglect, exploitation, co-occurring conditions, and suicide.
• Select, administer, and interpret instruments for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis and assessment of treatment plans with behavioral/psychiatric disorders.
• Collect bio-psycho-social information about patients using interviewing, case history, observation, and various assessment methods.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 35 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid-time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level