Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Okinawa, Japan

Arcetyp LLC; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for an on-site role at Kadena, Okinawa, Japan AFB. The position includes providing clinical care, conducting psychoeducational classes, and supporting Air Force mental health services in collaboration with the Medical Director and other staff.

Requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and current U.S. license to practice psychology, with at least two years post-MSW experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current license to practice psychology in one of the U.S. states, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Two years post-MSW social work experience recommended; licensed/certified to practice without supervision.

Aufgaben

• Deliver brief cognitive/behavioral interventions and assess fitness for duty for AF service.
• Conduct psychoeducational classes and trainings for Mental Health clinic and ADAPT program.
• Present to Mental Health Flight and primary care teams on behavioral health issues and services.
• Perform military-specific training and participate in professional meetings and investigations as directed.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways and conduct research to assess psychosocial health.

Kenntnisse

Aseptic techniques

Safety procedures

Legal issues awareness

Patient rights

Delegation of tasks

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

Jobbeschreibung

Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military, and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin Services.

We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This position is onsite and located in Kadena, Okinawa, Japan AFB.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct brief cognitive/behavioral interventions for patients with a range of occupational concerns, regularly monitor fitness for duty and suitability for AF service, and provide recommendations to the Medical Director or other medical staff regarding retaining, discharge, or medical board evaluation of a full range of Service Members.
• Conduct classes or educational groups appropriate for the Mental Health clinic, Air Force Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program (ADAPT) clinic, or primary care clinic as needed, including a full-range of psychoeducational classes such as, but not limited to stress management classes, sleep, relationships, mood problems, and medical/behavioral problems.
• Deliver brief presentations/trainings to Mental Health Flight members or primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues, referral services, or mental health conditions. They shall participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
• Participate in military specific training (e.g., use of the Air Force Guide to Managing Suicidal Behavior, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress, etc.).
• Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities. These include, but are not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, high interest case staffing, and multidisciplinary case conferences. Other meetings not listed could require attendance that are required by applicable regulations, Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or on-site supervisor.
• Conduct applied research, develops and collects data to assess the psychological health of units, and conducts clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health psychology as needed and as directed either by the Director of Psychological Health (DPH) or Mental Health Flight Commander. Collects and analyses data to identify population health trends and to answer targeted questions as directed by the DPH or Mental Health Flight commander.
• Conduct psychological procedures and techniques, to include but not limited to interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidenced-based therapies, and other specialty testing to include Commander Directed Evaluations, to support the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: Individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations. All documentation will comply with Air Force mental health standards to include appropriate timelines in full compliance with AFI 44-109, para 4-4.10 and DoDD 6490.1, para 4.1 and DoDi 6490.4 para 5.2.4, using appropriate templates, internal processes, and local standards and procedures.
• Assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulates and implements a treatment plan, identifying the patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Comply with all template productivity metrics for daily patient care as dictated for contractors by Defense Health Agency (DHA). These metrics can change annually and can be provided by the MH Flight Commander, MH Element OIC, and/or MH Element NCOIC and willbe used in the creation of all provider templates and schedules.
• Provide crisis intervention, brief triage, acute care and assessment for a wide-range of patients, including children and adolescents during walk-in appointments.
• Provide interventions that are short-term. Provide same-day documentation using AF designed documentation templates and follow all AF and DoD level documentation guidance. Complies with all template productivity metrics for daily patient care as dictated for contractors by DHA. Provide classes with topics appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class), and in a format appropriate for primary care (e.g. educational, didactic in nature; open enrollment; not psychotherapy process oriented).

NECESSARY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Be able to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Department of Defense, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and MTF instructions and policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force.
• Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. License cannot be under investigation nor have any adverse action pending from a national licensing/certification agency.
• Must demonstrate a record of continuing education since licensure.
• Have experience in clinical social work, either through a master’s -level practicum or two years post-MSW experience. Fully qualified clinical social workers are individuals who have completed an MSW, a minimum of two years pos-MSW social work experience, and possess a state license/certification that allows practice without supervision.
• Must maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) (Course C) or the American Red Cross CPR/BLS Course as required by AFI 44-102, Community Health Management. The MTF will provide BLS refresher courses.
• Must be a US citizen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
• Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• An active security clearance is preferred.

Min. Citizenship Status Required:

U.S Citizenship.

LOCATION:

Kadena, Okinawa, Japan AFB.

COMPENSATION:

Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees. Pay and Benefits from our client: we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.