SOCIAL WORKER (Title 5)

As a Social Worker, GS-0185-12, you will:

The primary purpose of this position is: to provide operational leadership consultation, direct client services, community capacity building, preventive, remedial, and support services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of Air National Guard (ANG) military members and their families. As a part of the ANG Wing Director of Psychological Health (WDPH) Program, the incumbent of this position provides access to a full range of professional services for the populations served. The Air National Guard Psychological Health Program (ANG PHP) will provide consultation to operational leadership on psychological health issues and vertical integration of Military Service and Department of Defense (DOD)-wide psychological health initiatives and population-health monitoring. Clinical and administrative duties focus on outreach, education and prevention, needs-based and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, short-term problem resolution, and provision of or referral to evidenced-based interventions. Responsibilities include providing: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs, specialty training for ANG health care professionals and other personnel on issues related to the psychological health of Airmen and their families, and multi-level community organization, collaboration, and enhancement. 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. The ANG PHP will contribute to DoD and Military Service development of a strategic plan for delivery of comprehensive services to support psychological health. It will promote the availability of and access to an adequate continuum of care to ANG members. Additionally, it will ensure clinical mental health services being provided are integrated with other counseling and supportive services at the installation level, and from Federal, State, and territory, as well as military and non-military organizations external to the installation (e.g., Military OneSource, Military and Family Life Consultants, and TRICARE Network).

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.
• Candidate must be a fully qualified Mental Health professional IAW AFI 44-119.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Must be privileged for independent practice by the Credentials Committee at the employing Medical Treatment Facility.
• Position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with local MDG policies. Must be obtained with 6 months of onboarding.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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 (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and 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 IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119.
• Completion of appropriate clinical and administrative duties may involve "after hours" care or work in addition to regular duty hours.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : At least one year experience equivalent to at least GS11 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.

• Skill in coordinating findings and effects with leadership in an effective and timely manner.
• Skill in conducting needs assessments, intake evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Skill in applying professional knowledge of the principles, theories, procedures, and practices of social work to conduct needs assessments and/or intake evaluations on limited but routine basis in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Skill in preparing written evaluation reports with clinical impressions and recommendations.
• Knowledge of prevention and community outreach and education programs.
• Skill in designing and managing special programs, services, and information and awareness presentations.
• Skill in developing programs and initiatives, implementing and maintaining primary and secondary prevention programs that improve, enhance, and sustain psychological health.
• Skill in developing, teaching, and providing oversight for classes that promote education and skill-building to enhance psychological and physical health.
• Skill in briefing senior leadership and other key personnel and committees on prevention issues in an effort to obtain optimum support for and participation in all outreach and prevention activities.

**You must provide transcripts or other documentation support your Educational claims.



BENEFITS:

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Annual Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site http://www.opm.gov

Equal Employment:

The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy), marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at 605-737-6635 if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and 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 ( ).