Social Worker

Pacific Air Forces 📍 Kadena Air Base Posted today

🔐 Secret SOFA $76K – $99K

Provides professional social work services within operational Air Force squadrons, identifying psychosocial stressors and barriers to performance.

Observes and participates in squadron activities in order to identify psychosocial stressors and barriers to optimal human performance. Develops and implements initiatives to mitigate psychosocial stressors and risks and optimize airmen performance. Provides psychological consultation, education, and training to military commanders/senior leaders, other mental health professionals, and medical staff. Conducts psychodiagnostic assessments and provides evidence-based psychotherapy.

Requirements

Basic Requirement:

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

Specialized Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including:
- Applying social work practices in clinical or occupational settings.
- Using evidence-based treatments for psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of the DSM for diagnostic evaluation.
- Understanding military culture and stressors.
- Administering and interpreting psychological measures.
- Behavioral risk management.
- Providing guidance and referrals to human service agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Professional knowledge of social work practices and theories.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatments for psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of the DSM.
Knowledge of military organizations and culture.
Knowledge of psychological measures and risk management.
Ability to provide guidance and consultation.

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