Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
This PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER position, PD Number T5854, is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G9/State Surgeon's Office. (PD can be obtained from HRO.)
Selected candidates will NOT be required to be a member of the MTARNG.
*Incentives MAY be authorized IAW agency policy*
Selecting Official: MAJ Koeppen
Also advertised: MT-12412953-T5-24-166 (CAT 1-6, Veterans' Preference DOES NOT apply)
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to the following Categories (CAT): CAT 7 - Open to the public for U.S. Citizens, Veterans' Preference DOES apply.
Duties
Coordinate with the National Guard community serving military and non-military agencies to promote and achieve timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish and maintain an extensive array of resources, associations, and community partnerships. Participates in community activities to incorporate complex strategies that enhance community strengths, reduces broad-based community needs, implements community problem solving methods, and forges community connections so as to promote psychologically healthy lifestyles.
Conducts needs assessments, intake evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments, provides short-term, evidence-based problem resolution strategies and services. Provides on-site and telephonic access to psychological health assessments and individual consultation to facilitate coordination of clinical, counseling, and other services promoting the psychological health of NG members and their families.
Accomplishes clinical intake interviews with clients, to include family history, biopsychosocial history, developmental and health histories, and presenting problems together with any relevant secondary information. Performs risk assessments and determines degrees of danger posed by clients. Individuals requiring clinical interventions (i.e., clinical treatment) for other than short term problem resolution should immediately be referred to an appropriate and competent clinical professional. Responsible for knowledge of state and professional licensing and ethical practice guidelines. Carries professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, reports and services. Provides short-term, evidence-based problem resolution. Establishes a resolution plan, annotates adjustments to plan as required over the brief course of counseling prior to any necessary referral. Ensures resolution plans identify the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses/limitations, coping skills, and necessary assistance from others. Ensures case records meet the standards of The Joint Commission (TJC), Integrates findings, referral, and assessment, using assessment guidelines of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association, screens records and personnel for security clearances and makes administrative recommendations.
Coordinates and implements prevention and community outreach and education programs. Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for program development activities and action plans to meet the needs of clients. Implements community organization strategies with key organizations to increase awareness of psychological health, develop coordinated plans for reducing risk factors for individuals and within the community, and to build and enhance a general culture that promotes psychological health and wellness.
Coordinate as the key facilitator and team lead in the development and implementation of an annual, Unit-level psychological health strategic plan as described in Department of Defense Guidance. Develops a formal evaluation process to monitor prevention and outreach programs and access to resources. Provides timely, effective, and accurate training to mental health providers and other medical personnel on psychological health matters, resources, and Interventions.
Develop, teach, and provide oversight for classes that promote and enhance psychological and physical health. Evaluate training opportunities, and professional development activities. Provides timely, effective, and accurate training to mental health providers and other medical personnel on psychological health matters, resources, and Interventions.
Serves as primary consultant and advisor on methods to successfully market the National Guard's behavioral health. Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by National Guard community consumers, resource suppliers, and eligible National Guard Soldiers and family members regarding psychological health services and community prevention.
Provides professional assessment, advice, education, and training to other military and nonmilitary health care professionals, medical personnel, military commanders/senior leaders, and community agencies concerning primary and secondary prevention programs. Participates as an active member with various teams and groups. Compiles and presents findings of all community and unit needs assessments to the State Surgeon as the basis for the annual psychological health strategic plan. Briefs commanders, senior leadership, and other key personnel on prevention issues. Continues professional development and maintains clinical licensure requirements of continuing education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must possess a current, unrestricted Montana State license to practice clinical social work independently (LCSW) or a current LCSW from another jurisdiction which has licensing requirements equivalent to MT standards and can obtain MT LCSW.
- Must have 24 months post-licensure experience in clinical counseling work assignments.
- Completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
- This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Qualifications
Selective Placement Factors (requirements):
- Possess a current, unrestricted MT State License of Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or have LCSW in another jurisdiction that has current licensing requirements which are substantially equivalent to Montana standards, and be able to obtain LCSW in MT.
- Must have 24 months post-licensure experience in clinical social work.
EDUCATION:
A) Must possess a behavioral or social science degree* (see below); or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
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B) Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
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C) A combination of both specialized experience and education.
*Must possess a Master's of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, proof of completion of 3000 hours post-graduate supervised work experience over a minimum of 24 months, completed background check and proof of passage of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) clinical licensing exam. (See the MT Department of Labor & Industry Montana Board of Behavioral Health for more details and explanation on licensure requirements. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/behavioral-health/license-information/licensed-clinical-social-worker).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must possess at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.
***NOTE: Only LCSW is accepted. LCPC or other certification is NOT valid for this position***
Education
Must possess a Master's of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, proof of completion of 3000 hours post-graduate supervised work experience over a minimum of 24 months, completed background check and proof of passage of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) clinical licensing exam. (See the MT Department of Labor & Industry Montana Board of Behavioral Health for more details and explanation on licensure requirements. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/behavioral-health/license-information/licensed-clinical-social-worker).
Copies of all relevant transcripts must be provided with resume. (Official copies may be required at a later date.)
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Required Documents
To apply, you must submit a complete application package, if required items are missing, incomplete, and/or resume does not address the qualifications/experience requirements listed in the announcement and assessment, the applicant may be deemed unqualified and/or be found ineligible for Veterans' Preference (if applicable).
Required Documents:
1. Your resume MUST contain a DETAILED description (how, when, where, and at what level) in your own words, of civilian and/or military training/experience/education as it relates to the General and Specialized Experience.
2. Copy of current, unrestricted LCSW. ***NOTE: LCPC or other certification is NOT valid for this position***
3. List of other supporting documents in item 3a below.4. Veterans' Preference documents:
- If claiming 5pt Veterans' Preference, MUST submit DD-214 (Member Copy 1 NOT accepted) or items listed in item 4a below.
- If claiming 10pt Veterans' Preference, MUST submit with resume, a (VA) Disability Verification Letter with DD-214 (Member Copy 1 NOT accepted). Those claiming Spousal or Parental Veterans' Preference must submit a completed SF-15 with packet; others may be requested to complete SF-15 later. See the documents listed below in items 4a and 4b.
- If claiming preference or hiring authority as a Military spouse, the documents listed in items 4a, 4b, and 4c.
NOTE: DD-214 Member Copy 1 WILL NOT be accepted for determination of Veterans' Preference eligibility.
More information:
3a. Other supporting documents: Items used to qualify applicant and those listed on announcement as required MUST be submitted; (i.e., copy of transcripts (IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION), Military membership documents (NGB 22/22A), certifications, SF-50s and other items).
4a. A DD-214 (Member Copy 1 not accepted) is REQUIRED if claiming any Veterans' Preference. Review 4b for 10pt requirements (MUST submit VA Disability Verification Letter with resume). It must be legible and shows dates of service, expedition/campaign medals (if using for Veterans' Preference), character of service (honorable, general, etc.). HRO prefers DD-214 Member Copy 4. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military member's military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
4b. If claiming 10pt preference (disability - XP, CP, CPS) or Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), you must submit a disability verification letter with DD-214. An SF-15 is required for Spousal or Parental Veterans' Preference; for all other must be submit SF-15 if requested. Forms must be completed and submitted with supporting documentation of claim listed on form and any listed disability documentation (if claiming disability preference) for claiming. Copy of marriage certificate is required for spouse's SSP or XP claims. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. For SF-15: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
4c. If claiming preference or hiring authority as spouse of a veteran, a copy of the marriage certificate is also required in addition to item 4a documents, i.e., for DoD Priority Placement Program (must notify HRO rep on advertisement if claiming this status), and SSP or XP Veterans' Preference claims.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for spouses claiming Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire/application. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general under honorable, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
Documentation is required to award preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12412954
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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