THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SOCIAL WORKER (Title 5), PD# T5012000 and is part of the RI JFHQ Medical Detachment. This position is located in the Office of the State Surgeon. 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.

Duties

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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• To be considered for this Title 5 position in the Excepted Service, you must meet one of the Areas of Consideration (Tiers) in the section below named "How You Will Be Evaluated".
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• 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.
• 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 Work Internship 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.
• This is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in response to, a state emergency declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: A Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Possess a current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 12 months experience equivalent at the GS-11 level. You must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources. 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 appropriate.

Education

For ANG candidates, completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement. (This is the ONLY education substitution allowed).

You must provide 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 RI JFHQ Medical Detachment 330 Camp Street Providence, RI 02906 US
• Name: Christina Petrone
• Phone: 401-275-4141
• Email: [email protected]