SOCIAL WORKER

Clarification from the agency

(1) Onboard Technicians; (2) All members of the Air/Army National Guard, (3) Public

1. Actively supports the commander's leadership team in addressing the psychological health of their installation. Provides strategic planning and leadership to implement an ANG comprehensive psychological health strategic plan. Assist leadership in understanding the interface between psychological health and operational readiness, and the role of the DPH in developing and helping leadership apply psychological health solutions to functional/operational problems. Encourage and coach unit leadership to actively promote psychological health and help-seeking as part of the wingman culture at the wing. Consult with leadership on workplace issues identified by unit leadership, (e.g., unit cohesiveness, conflict in the unit, unit stressors, etc). Consultation with leadership may include, but is not limited to, coaching and change management. Provide ANG PHP briefing to newly-appointed commanders and others in leadership positions as they assume new leadership roles, to include key unit leadership; including, Group, and Squadron Commanders and First Sergeants. Conduct annual training for unit leadership on psychological health issues and the ANGPHP. Serves as the Air National Guard community liaison with military and non-military agencies to promote 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. Participates in relevant committee meetings in an effort to provide input and obtain information related to psychological health issues. Coordinates substantial findings and possible effects of outreach efforts with key Wing leaders and ANGRC/SGPK to ensure they remain current on issues related to the program. The DPH will provide psych educational presentations tailored to the needs of the unit, to include leadership-specific training. The DPH will educate NG leadership on how to recognize and assist individuals experiencing psychological health conditions. Following a suicide, the DPH will serve as the subject matter expert and assist the NG in gathering and submitting DOD Suicide Event Report (DODSER) information in a timely fashion to NGB/SGPK Behavioral Health Branch or NGB Army Office of the SG Behavioral Health Division for inclusion in the DODSER database. Assists installation in identifying trends and issues that further research and assist in prevention of copycat and/or future suicides. Collects information on clients who attempt suicide (defined as self-injury requiring medical attention). Provide consultation to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and partner with them as a referral resource and psychological health subject matter expert in serving wing members. The DPH will provide the appropriate level and timeliness of response to traumatic or potentially traumatic events at the wing, usually as part of a team. Responds to inquiries from National Guard Bureau, Wing Commanders, Air Force Medical Operations Agency, Air Force Medical Standards Agency, Major Command Mental Health Consultants. Serves as installations point of contact for high interest mental health cases. Identifies the need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Collects, analyzes and reports installation psychological health data to ANGRC/SGPK, AF, and DoD, as necessary. Data includes but is not limited to Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM), ANG Department Of Defense Suicide Event Reporting System (DODSER) regarding suicide statistics, Suicide Mitigation programs and training statistics, Substance Abuse Prevention and Surveillance programs, Domestic Violence Prevention programs, Post Deployment Health Assessment and Post Deployment Health Reassessment statistics and data related to preventive medicine and psychological health. May serve as Master Resiliency Trained facilitator.

2. Conducts assessments, routine and crisis evaluations, 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. The DPH will conduct command-directed evaluations. CDEs are governed by DODD 6490.1, DODI 6490.4, AFI 44-109, and AFI 44-172. Applies professional knowledge of the principles, theories, procedures, and practices of social work to conduct needs assessments and/or intake evaluations on a limited but routine and emergency basis in accordance with applicable USAF and DoD guidelines.

DUTIES CONTINUE IN EDUCATION SECTION

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959, are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation, obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment of these duties
• 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
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Selective Placement Factor: 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 US Virgin Islands
• Must be privileged for independent practice by the Credentials Committee at the employing Medical Treatment Facility
• A minimum of two years within the past five years in the independent practice of clinical social work is highly desired
• Position requires Basic Life Support in accordance with local MDG policies. Must be obtained with 6 months of onboarding
• 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 check to be completed on any person selected
• Completion of appropriate clinical and administrative duties may involve "after hours" care or work in addition to regular duty hours.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain privileging for the DOD/AFMS/ANGMS IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. Must maintain credentials requirements at all times i.e. current and unrestricted state license, BLS, clinical competencies, etc. IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. 6/14/2022 TCPC Cramner

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

The applicant's record of experience, training, licensing, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources is mandatory. Other specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation.

Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. Completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement. This experience demonstrates particular competencies of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources.
Must have specialized experience in professional social work that includes interviewing people to establish the nature and extent of their problems, helping them work-out plans for improving the situation, providing assistance and services, referring them to community resources and other organizations as indicated, and assisting them to understand and modify their own patterns of behavior when appropriate.
Except as stated above, no other substitution of education for specialized experience is allowed.

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 above general and specialized experience and the following competencies knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):

--Must understand labor relations, military operations, and the Military Health System, TRICARE and VA as it pertains to the NGPHP Program.
-- Professional knowledge of social work practices, principles, and theories to develop and implement comprehensive primary and secondary prevention programs that address effective programs to prevent or lessen the impact of a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems such as sociopathic personalities and family groups who react to their circumstances with impulsive behavior that may be self-destructive or depredatory; provide training for other health care professionals and other installation personnel on issues related to the promotion of psychological health; coordinate programs; and enlist the aid of community organizations/agencies.
-- Professional knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the multiple ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services.
-- Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning and in the development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local and community agencies.
-- Professional knowledge of a wide array of psychological problems and disorders that affect adults, families, and organizations and the varied resources needed to treat them.
-- Skill in applying professional community organization skills related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs.
-- Professional knowledge of problem solving strategies and evidence-based treatments for a full range of psychiatric disorders to plan and provide short-term problem resolution to clients or refer them appropriately for clinical treatment.
-- Ability to directly apply professional diagnostic skills to individuals and families.
-- Skill in applying psychological and social work methods and theory in an outpatient clinical setting and providing consultation for health care providers and military leaders.
-- Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided, including patient care, follow up, and referrals.
--Ability to administer and interpret select psychological and needs-assessment measures.
-- Ability to assess individual, family, group, and community needs, provide a wide array of preventive and problem solving resolutions as indicated.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application.

a. A copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify)
b. SF-50's (current/former Federal employees)
c. DD-214
d. Other Veterans Document
e. SF-15 (VA Disability Form)
f. SF-50 (Mandatory for Internal Announcements)


RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND KSAs WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.

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