Licensed Clinical Social Worker (BOST)

Air Force Civilian Service; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Paid vacation time

Health insurance

Retirement (FERS)

Job summary

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GS-0185-12) to support the 81st Medical Group at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. You will provide professional social work services within an Integrated Operational Support team to bolster resiliency and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions, with duties spanning education, prevention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Current, unrestricted clinical social work license in any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands is required.
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience as an independent licensed clinical social worker within the past two years is required.
• Knowledge of DSM and evidence-based treatments for psychiatric disorders is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of professional social work services within operational Air Force squadrons.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Educate, prevent, and support resiliency to enhance unit mission effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical social work

Evidence-based treatments

DSM knowledge

Military culture awareness

Risk management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Licensed clinical social worker (unrestricted license)

Job description

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service – and where your work directly contributes to mission success.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GS-0185-12) to work at the 81st Medical Group in support of the Base Operational Support Team (BOST) on Keesler Air Force Base, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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 Base Operational Support Team (BOST) 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.

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.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.