Licensed Clinical Social Worker (OST)

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits (FERS/TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support the 75th Medical Group at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. The role delivers professional social work within operational squadrons to build resiliency and improve unit performance.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, education, prevention, and evidence-based treatments in a military context. U.S. citizenship, MSW from an accredited program, and current licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the CSWE
• Current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of professional social work services within Air Force units
• Educate and prevent psychosocial issues; conduct assessments and evidence-based interventions

Skills

Clinical social work practice

DSM knowledge

Military culture awareness

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full‑Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NH‑0185‑03) to work at the 75th Medical Group on Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a full range of professional social work services within operational Line of the Air Force (LAF) squadrons. It serves as a member of a multidisciplinary Integrated Operational Support (IOS) team directly supporting the LAF mission assigned to Hill Air Force Base (AFB) Operational Support Team (OST) 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 evidence‑based interventions and treatment. The organizational goals and objectives of this position include enhancing the operational effectiveness and human performance of select USAF operational units by means of temporarily integrating into unit operations, collecting and analyzing data regarding factors that adversely impact mission effectiveness, and developing and executing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance performance.

Salary Range is $89,508 - $138,370 based on experience.

Relocation Incentive may be available.

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 and both plan and provide evidence-based treatments for a full range of psychiatric disorders.
• 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.