Social Worker

Air National Guard • Andrews AFB, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational leadership consultation, direct client services, community capacity building, preventive, remedial, and support services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of Air National Guard (ANG) military members and their families. Duties include actively supporting the commander's leadership team in addressing the psychological health of their installation. The role involves conducting assessments, routine and crisis evaluations, psycho-diagnostic assessments, and providing short-term, evidence-based problem resolution strategies and services. The position also requires designing, developing, coordinating, and implementing prevention and community outreach and education programs, including marketing and evaluation activities. Additionally, the Social Worker will provide professional consultation, advice, education, and training to other military and non-military health care professionals, medical personnel, military commanders/senior leaders, wing personnel and their family members, and community agencies concerning primary and secondary prevention programs. Responsibilities also include preparing meeting agendas, compiling statistical data, and preparing a variety of recurring reports.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is highly desired. Other mental health degrees and training as identified in AFI 44-119 (Medical Quality Operations) are acceptable.
• Candidate must be a fully qualified Mental Health professional IAW AFI 44-119
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Category II/Type 4/Code M.
• Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S Virgin Islands
• Must be privileged for independent practice by the Credentials Committee at the employing Medical Treatment Facility.
• A minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of clinical social work is highly desired.
• Position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with local MDG policies. This certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of onboarding.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Incumbent may share on-call duty during weeknights and/or weekends on a rotational basis as required consistent with other mental health professionals of the same specialty performing like duties.
• This position may be identified as having "regular contact with children," requiring a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for the position
• Completion of appropriate clinical and administrative duties may involve "after hours" care or work in addition to regular duty hours
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Professional knowledge of social work practices, principles, and theories
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault and interpersonal violence, and behavioral health support and services
• Knowledge of professional evidence-based treatments for a full range of psychiatric disorders to plan and provide short-term problem resolution to clients or refer them for clinical treatment
• Knowledge of administration, scoring, and interpretation of select psychological and psycho-social measures to properly assess patient's and family's needs and capabilities, along with a sophisticated understanding of behavioral risk management and ability to engage appropriate protections as needed when risk of harm to self or others is present.
• One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
• Knowledge of professional social work practices, principles, theories, and administrative requirements to be able to apply them in clinical and non-clinical settings
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders to evaluate psychiatric disorders and apply professional diagnostic skills; in addition, knowledge of complex support systems, such as child and family prevention outreach services, professional organizations, and their management and administration; how they affect adult, child, and family welfare; the multiple uses of such systems, professionals and organizations to deliver services; and psychological health dynamics/indicators, prevention theories, and practices.
• Skill in conducting needs assessment interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues; providing professional assistance to clients/customers; determining appropriate referral services/opinions; and planning and implementing professional community organization strategies and initiatives.
• Ability to apply professional community organization skills related to the formulating of needs assessments, development, and marketing of prevention programs; and apply professional diagnostic skills to individuals, families, and small groups; provide guidance and consultation services to medical professionals and military leaders, work well with others in a team approach, and facilitate referrals to community-, county-, or state-based human services agencies as needed (e.g., Emergency Department, Protective Services, Security Forces, and financial aid organizations); and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to include maintaining proper records to document services provided, including patient care, follow up, and/or referral.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is highly desired.
• A minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of clinical social work is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership consultation, direct client services, community capacity building, preventive, remedial, and support services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of Air National Guard (ANG) military members and their families.
• Actively supports the commander's leadership team in addressing the psychological health of their installation.
• Conducts assessments, routine and crisis evaluations, psycho-diagnostic assessments, provides short-term, evidence-based problem resolution strategies and services.
• Designs, develops, coordinates, and implements prevention and community outreach and education programs.
• Responsible for marketing and marketing evaluation activities.
• Provides professional consultation, advice, education, and training to other military and non-military health care professionals, medical personnel, military commanders/senior leaders, wing personnel and their family members, and community agencies concerning primary and secondary prevention programs.
• Prepares agenda for meetings, compiles statistical data, and prepares a variety of recurring reports.
• Develops meeting agendas.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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