SOCIAL WORKER T5 with Security Clearance

Company: Department of the Air Force
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

Duties Summary of Duties: The primary purpose of this position is: to provide operational leadership consultation, direct client services, community capacity building, preventive, remedial, and support services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of Air National Guard (ANG) military members and their familiesAs a part of the ANG Wing Director of Psychological Health (WDPH) Program, the incumbent of this position provides access to a full range of professional services for the populations servedThe Air National Guard Psychological Health Program (ANG PHP) will provide consultation to operational leadership on psychological health issues and vertical integration of Military Service and Department of Defense (DOD)-wide psychological health initiatives and population-health monitoringClinical and administrative duties focus on outreach, education and prevention, needs-based and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, short-term problem resolution, and provision of or referral to evidenced-based interventionsResponsibilities include providing: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs, specialty training for ANG health care professionals and other personnel on issues related to the psychological health of Airmen and their families, and multi-level community organization, collaboration, and enhancementIndividuals requiring clinical interventions (i.e., clinical treatment) for other than short-term problem resolution should immediately be referred to an appropriate and competent clinical professionalThe ANG PHP will contribute to DoD and Military Service development of a strategic plan for delivery of comprehensive services to support psychological healthIt will promote the availability of and access to an adequate continuum of care to ANG membersAdditionally, it will ensure clinical mental health services being provided are integrated with other counseling and supportive services at the installation level, and from Federal, State, and territory, as well as military and non-military organizations external to the installation (e.g., Military OneSource, Military and Family Life Consultants, and TRICARE Network)Requirements Conditions of Employment--- Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Accelerated Hiring Authority.--- This announcement will close upon the selection of an applicant which may occur at any time, REGARDLESS of specified date in USAJOBS.--- This position may require at a minimum Secret Security Clearance.--- NOTE: Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.--- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance within 1 year from appointment.--- Position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with local MDG policiesMust 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 (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for the position.--- 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 and maintain privileging for the DOD/AFMS/ANGMS IAW DHA PM 6025-13Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119(cont)--- Must maintain credentials requirements at all times (i.ecurrent and unrestricted state license, BLS, clinical competencies, etc.) IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN44-1196/14/2022 TCPC CramnerQualifications Specialized Experience: Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignmentsCompletion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirementThis experience demonstrates particular competencies of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positionMust have specialized experience in professional social work that includes interviewing people to establish the nature and extent of their problems, helping them work-out plans for improving the situation, providing assistance and services, referring them to community resources and other organizations as indicated, and assisting them to understand and modify their own patterns of behavior when appropriateExcept as stated above, no other substitution of education for specialized experience is allowedIn addition, knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources is mandatoryOther specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filledTo be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupationEducation EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and acceptable to The Surgeon GeneralYou must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claimsTo receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this positionIf applicable.--- Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIf your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the SPECIALIZED experiences and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.--- Benefits Review our benefits--- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesTo apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes: 1Resume - Your resume must provide the following information in the application/resume (or equivalent) for proper evaluation: - Name- Mailing address - Phone Number (daytime and evening) - Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, including job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), date experience was obtained (i.e., in a from mm/yy to mm/yy format)- Hours per week- Employer's name and address- Supervisor's name and phone number2Any other document as annotated on Accelerated Hiring Authority announcementIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.--- How to Apply 1To review the details of the Accelerated Hiring Authority announcement, please visit the following link: 24-027AHA_SocialWorker.pdf (az.gov) 2Email your resume and any other required documents to Please identify the Accelerated Hiring Authority # on your resume and the subject line of the email when submitting your application3For additional information or questions please call 602-629-48004This announcement will close upon the selection of an applicant which may occur at any time, REGARDLESS of specified date in USAJOBSAgency contact information Darci Thompson Phone 520-295-7315 Email Address AZ 162nd Wing 1650 E Perimeter Way Tucson, AZ 85706 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email within 3-5 business daysYour application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the positionAfter the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your applicationNOTE: Email notifications are not automatically generated.--- Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparentPlease read the following guidance.--- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy--- Reasonable accommodation policy--- Financial suitability--- Selective Service--- New employee probationary period--- Signature and false statements--- Privacy Act--- Social security number request Required Documents To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes: 1Resume - Your resume must provide the following information in the application/resume (or equivalent) for proper evaluation: - Name- Mailing address - Phone Number (daytime and evening) - Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, including job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), date experience was obtained (i.e., in a from mm/yy to mm/yy format)- Hours per week- Employer's name and address- Supervisor's name and phone number2Any other document as annotated on Accelerated Hiring Authority announcementIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore

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