Licensed Clinical Social Worker (True North) (366 MXG)

United States Air Force

$89K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
  • Current, unrestricted license for independent clinical social work practice in any U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory.
  • Two years of recent experience as an independent licensed clinical social worker required.
  • In-depth knowledge of social work principles and military culture related to mental health challenges.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based treatments for psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a comprehensive range of social work services within Air Force squadrons.
  • Participate as a key member of the multidisciplinary Integrated Operational Support (IOS) team.
  • Focus on building resilience and enhancing the effectiveness of unit missions.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnose mental health conditions.
  • Implement evidence-based interventions and treatment plans for clients.
  • Offer guidance and consultation to medical staff and military leaders.
  • Facilitate referrals to appropriate military or community resources as needed.

Benefits

  • 11 Federal Holidays each year.
  • 13 sick leave days earned each year, which are accumulative.
  • 13-26 days of paid vacation per year based on tenure.
  • Immediate eligibility for health insurance with no waiting period for employees and their families.
  • Immediate enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with various retirement benefits including TSP contributions.
Full Job Description
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GS-0185-12) to work in support of the 366th Maintenance Group True North program on Mountain Home AFB in Mountain Home, Idaho. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a full range of professional social work services within operational Air Force (AF) squadrons. Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary Integrated Operational Support (IOS) team directly supporting the Line of the Air Force (LAF) mission assigned program with the goal of building resiliency, enhancing human performance and improving unit mission effectiveness. Clinical and administrative duties focus on education and prevention, psychosocial assessment and diagnosis, and evidenced-based interventions and treatment. This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Salary Range is $89,508 - $116,362 based on experience. AFCS Benefits: Paid Time Off: • 11 Federal Holidays each year • 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: • 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance: • No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: • Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) • Basic Benefits Plan • Social Security • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION • U.S. Citizenship • Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education • 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 possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification • As a condition of employment, government civilian providers must meet all applicable credentialing requirements IAW local military treatment facility guidelines and be fully qualified to perform within the scope of their practice • Must have practiced as an independent licensed clinical social worker within past two years • Professional knowledge of social work practices, principles, theories, and administrative requirements to be able to apply them in a clinical or occupational setting. • Professional knowledge of evidence-based treatments for a full range of psychiatric disorders to plan and provide treatment to patients. • Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association to evaluate psychiatric disorders and apply professional diagnostic skills. • Knowledge of military organizations and culture and the unique stressors upon workers in an operational military workplace. • Knowledge of administration, scoring, and interpretation of select psychological and psycho-social measures to properly assess patient's and family's needs. Sophisticated understanding of behavioral risk management and ability to engage appropriate protections as needed when risk of harm to self or others is present. • Ability to provide guidance and consultation services to medical professionals and military leaders, and facilitate referrals to military or community-based human service agencies and resources; e.g., Protective Services or financial aid organizations. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

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