Licensed Clinical Social Worker (True North) (366 MXG)

Air Force Civilian Service; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Vacation Time (13–26 days/yr)

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits (FERS, TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GS-0185-12) to support the 366th Maintenance Group True North program at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

The incumbent will provide a full range of clinical social work services within operational Air Force squadrons, focusing on education, prevention, psychosocial assessment, and evidence-based interventions to enhance resiliency and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work in one of the 50 states/DC/PR/USVI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Independent licensed clinical social worker within the past two years.
• Knowledge of DSM and evidence-based treatments.
• Experience with military organizations and culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of professional social work services to Air Force squadrons.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnoses.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and treatment.
• Educate and prevent to build resiliency and enhance mission effectiveness.
• Consult with medical professionals and military leaders; facilitate referrals.

Skills

Social work practice

DSM knowledge

Evidence-based treatments

Military culture

Risk assessment

Clinical consultation

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

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 in support of the 366th Maintenance Group True North program on Mountain Home AFB in Mountain Home, Idaho.

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 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.