SOCIAL WORKER

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This National Guard position is for a SOCIAL WORKER, Position Description Number NGT59128P1 and is part of the AR ANG 189 ALF WG, National Guard.

Duties

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

Requirements

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 and evaluation

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.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) must be acceptable to The Surgeon General. DUTIES CONTINUED 3. Performs risk assessments and determines degrees of danger posed by patients. Documents patients' records/chart in the appropriate Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) format. Screens records and personnel for security clearances and makes administrative recommendations. Provides after duty hours on-call consultation to Commanders and First Sergeants for emergent and urgent mental health concerns. After duty hours on-call consultation duties can be shared with other DPHs. Responsible for knowledge of state and professional licensing and ethical practice guidelines. Carries professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations, reports and services. 4. Performs fitness for duty assessments. Initiates physical profiles and recommends duty restrictions. Conducts pre/post deployment clearances and Deployment Health Assessment (DHA) closeouts. Provides diagnosis and rationale for line of duty determinations. 5. Participates as a full member of treatment teams in formulating and implementing patient resolution plans. 6. Designs, develops, coordinates, and implements prevention and community outreach and education programs. 7. Designs and manages special programs, services, and information and awareness presentations, such as newspaper articles, Newcomers Orientation Briefings, brochures describing ways to enhance psychological health, and national and local awareness theme events (e.g., Suicide Prevention month and National Depression Screening Day). 8. May serve as the facilitator for Master Resiliency Training (MRT). Vectors local referral sources and trains community providers on military issues. The DPH will provide consultation to commanders regarding unit-delivered training content (e.g., Frontline Supervisor Training, unit-based suicide prevention discussions, and Wingman Day suicide prevention and resiliency activities. 9. Responsible for marketing and marketing evaluation activities. Serves as primary consultant and advisor on methods to successfully market the ANG PHP. Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by Air National Guard community consumers, resource suppliers, and eligible National Guard Airmen and family members regarding psychological health services and community prevention for the general population. 10. Provides professional consultation, advice, education, and training to other military and non-military health care professionals, medical personnel, military commanders/senior leaders, wing personnel and their family members, and community agencies concerning primary and secondary prevention programs. Provides consultation to the commanders and operational leadership to promote well- being, improve resilience, and increase personal and unit combat readiness. Apprises the NG leadership of the status of psychological health in the local beneficiary population, and the degree to which needs for prevention, early intervention, and treatment are being met. Participates as an active member with various teams and groups and, when appropriate, provides mutual consultative support for other mental health providers. Recommends to NG leadership courses of action to ensure services and access to those services are provided throughout the deployment cycle and other surge situations. Serves as a primary ANG representative on the CAIB and the IDS Team for psychosocial matters. 11. Briefs commanders, senior Wing personnel, and other key personnel and committees (e.g., first Sergeants), on prevention issues in an effort to obtain optimum support for and participation in all outreach and prevention activities. 12. DPHs will brief all NG members leaving for and returning from deployments about the Psychological Health Program and other potential impacts of the deployment cycle. 13. Prepares agenda for meetings, compiles statistical data, and prepares a variety of recurring reports. Develops meeting agendas. Tracks suicide prevention, maltreatment and other behavioral health program data, prepares reports, and participates in writing narrative interpretations of analyses. Coordinates with personnel at installation, major command, AFMOA, and higher level command to meet various reporting requirements. Establishes and maintains meeting notes and follows up with meeting recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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/.

Required documents

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.

Additional information

Veteran Preference may apply if the first area of consideration are not met. Veterans Information: Veterans' information must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documents for eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. 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. If claiming over 30% disability a SF-15 is required to be submitted with your letter.