SOCIAL WORKER (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units•Sioux Falls, SD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position is with the 114th Fighter Wing at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is a GS-0185-12 position with indefinite tenure. The Social Worker provides operational leadership consultation, direct client services, community capacity building, preventive, remedial, and support services to improve and sustain the psychological health of Air National Guard (ANG) members and their families. As part of the ANG Wing Director of Psychological Health Program, the incumbent provides access to a range of professional services. The ANG Psychological Health Program consults with operational leadership on psychological health matters and supports integration of Military Service and Department of Defense initiatives and population-health monitoring. Clinical and administrative work includes outreach, education and prevention, needs-based and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, short-term problem resolution, and evidence-based interventions or referrals. Individuals needing treatment beyond short-term problem resolution must be referred to an appropriate and competent clinical professional. The program supports prevention at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; provides specialty training for ANG health care professionals and other personnel; and promotes community organization, collaboration, and enhancement. It contributes to strategic planning for comprehensive psychological health services, promotes access to a continuum of care for ANG members, and integrates clinical mental health services with other installation counseling and support services and relevant external organizations. This is described as a temporary appointment with indefinite tenure. Management may convert the appointment to a permanent position without further competition. A selected person may be terminated at any time with 30 days' written notice.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in or related to the work of the position.
At least one year of experience demonstrating the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities, including assessment and evaluation, social work practice, prevention and outreach, program design and management, teaching, and briefing leadership.
Current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Must be a fully qualified mental health professional in accordance with AFI 44-119.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Subject to random drug testing as a drug-testing-designated position.
Must be privileged for independent practice by the Credentials Committee at the employing Medical Treatment Facility and maintain required credentials and privileging in accordance with applicable DHA and DAF requirements.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of onboarding, in accordance with local Medical Group policies.
May be required to complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to complete a State Criminal History Repository check if the position is identified as involving regular contact with children.
Must be able to travel away from the normal duty station, occasionally on military or commercial aircraft.
May share rotational on-call duty on weeknights and/or weekends; duties may involve after-hours care or work in addition to regular duty hours.
Applicants must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership consultation on psychological health issues.
Provide direct client services, community capacity building, and preventive, remedial, and support services for ANG members and their families.
Conduct outreach, education and prevention, needs-based and psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and short-term problem resolution; provide or refer clients for evidence-based interventions.
Refer individuals requiring clinical treatment beyond short-term problem resolution to an appropriate and competent clinical professional.
Provide primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs.
Provide specialty training to ANG health care professionals and other personnel on psychological health issues affecting Airmen and their families.
Support multi-level community organization, collaboration, and enhancement.
Contribute to strategic planning for comprehensive psychological health services and promote access to an adequate continuum of care for ANG members.
Ensure clinical mental health services are integrated with installation counseling and support services and with relevant military and non-military organizations.
Coordinate findings and effects with leadership in an effective and timely manner.
Conduct needs assessments, intake evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments; prepare written evaluation reports with clinical impressions and recommendations.
Design and manage special programs, services, information, and awareness presentations.
Develop, implement, and maintain primary and secondary prevention programs to improve, enhance, and sustain psychological health.
Develop, teach, and oversee classes that promote education and skill-building to enhance psychological and physical health.
Brief senior leadership, key personnel, and committees on prevention issues to gain support for and participation in outreach and prevention activities.