Social Worker

United States Space Force • Peterson AFB, CO

3d

About The Position

The Social Worker contributes to the Department of Defense and Air Force Reserve’s development of a strategic plan for comprehensive preventive services supporting the wing-level Psychological Health Program. Under the Director of Psychological Health Program, the incumbent manages the installation or Air Force Reserve Wing Psychological Health Program, including tenant wings, in support of the commander’s leadership team and the psychological health of the installation or wing. The role designs, develops, coordinates, and implements prevention, community outreach, and education programs; conducts assessments, routine crisis evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments; and provides short-term, evidence-based problem-resolution strategies and services. The position also carries out marketing and marketing evaluation activities.

The role requires an independently licensed clinical social worker with current clinical privileges at the host military treatment facility, current competency to practice independently, and recent independent clinical practice. The incumbent must meet applicable credentialing requirements, maintain clinical privileges and certifications, and hold Basic Life Support certification in accordance with local Medical Group policies. The position may include rotational weeknight or weekend on-call duty, after-hours care or work, occasional travel away from the normal duty station, and random drug testing. A Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently (LCSW) in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Must obtain and maintain clinical privileges at the host military treatment facility and maintain those privileges throughout employment.
• Must sustain current competency to practice at the independent level and have practiced as an independent licensed clinical social worker within the past two years.
• Must meet applicable credentialing requirements for government civilian providers and be qualified to practice within the scope of the position.
• Basic Life Support certification is required in accordance with local Medical Group policies.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing; the position is subject to random drug testing.
• A criminal history background check is required because the position involves regular contact with children.
• Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including relevant clinical or occupational social work experience.
• Specialized experience must include applying social work practices and principles; evidence-based treatments; DSM diagnostic knowledge; military organizational culture and stressors; psychological and psychosocial assessment measures; behavioral risk management; and consultation and referral practices.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement, including one year at GS-11 for GS-12.
• Must meet applicable OPM qualification standards for the GS-0185 series.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male.
• Must maintain current certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the installation or Air Force Reserve Wing Psychological Health Program, including Air Force Reserve tenant wings, in support of the commander’s leadership team.
• Design, develop, coordinate, and implement prevention, community outreach, and education programs.
• Conduct assessments, routine crisis evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Provide short-term, evidence-based problem-resolution strategies and services.
• Conduct marketing and marketing evaluation activities.
• Assess individual and community needs; determine appropriate referrals and provide professional assistance to clients.
• Provide guidance and consultation to medical professionals and military leaders, and facilitate referrals to military or community-based human-service agencies and resources.
• Maintain appropriate records documenting services, patient care, follow-up, and referrals.
• Share rotational weeknight and/or weekend on-call duty as required, and perform after-hours care or work when necessary.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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