THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SOCIAL WORKER, Position Description Number T5012000 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate preventive, remedial, and support services to optimize psychological health and readiness of National Guard (NG) military members and their families. As part of the Office of the State Surgeon, the incumbent exercises technical oversight of behavioral health (BH) programs and supports the development of an annual program strategy to determine priorities, gaps, needs, and means to achieve annual goals. Serves as a state liaison to the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Joint Surgeon BH programs; ensures timely and accurate state BH reporting and represents the state on ARNG BH Work Group. Major duties focus on coordination and implementation of BH programs and processes encompassing: (1) outreach and education, (2) population health surveillance, (3) command consultation, (4) screening and evaluation, (5) crisis intervention, (6) physical profiling, (7) treatment referral networks, (8) case management efforts, and (9) quality assurance. Responsibilities include providing: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs, specialty training for NG health care professionals and other personnel on issues related to the psychological health of Guardsmen and their families, and multi-level community organization, collaboration, and enhancement.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Substitute degrees will not be accepted.
• Selective Placement Factor: Possess a current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently.
• Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. For ANG candidates, completion of the Air Force Social WorkInternship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance within 1 year of appointment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

Education

You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position:

Copy of 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.

AND

Master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address 174TH ATKW 6001 EAST MOLLOY ROAD SYRACUSE, NY 13211 US
• Name: New York HRO
• Email: [email protected]