Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Work directly with the New Mexico Army National Guard (NMARNG) and the Office of the State Surgeon (OTSS) to manage behavioral health caseloads alongside the Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), aligning with the OTSS's objectives. Facilitate preventive, remedial, and support services to optimize psychological health and readiness of National Guard (NG) military members and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the BHO and OTSS leadership and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to receive direction, goals, and objectives for management of soldier care
• Meet weekly with the OTSS/COR to report on readiness performance measures, caseloads, and to report acute or critical cases; close cases in a timely manner once resources have been provided
• Assess clients to understand the severity of their substance use and any co-occurring mental health conditions
• Provide resources for return to duty and coordinate and implement behavioral health programs and processes, including:
  • Outreach and education
  • Population health surveillance
  • Command consultation
  • Screening and evaluation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Physical profiling
  • Treatment referral networks
  • Case management efforts
  • Quality assurance
• Manage deployment readiness, waiver management, and specialty training for Guardsmen on psychological health and resiliency issues
• Conduct clinical screening, evaluation, and referral for services to maximize return to duty
• Apply professional knowledge of social work principles, theories, procedures, and practices to clinical duties in accordance with applicable DoD guidelines
• Conduct mental health screening and risk assessment; make administrative recommendations for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA)
• Conduct annual behavioral health screenings to determine medical readiness
• Conduct pre-mobilization and post-mobilization screenings
• Provide behavioral health guidance and consultation to soldiers, leaders, and military/community partners
• Complete comprehensive assessments under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) guidelines
• Facilitate comprehensive needs assessments, including biopsychosocial history as needed
• Use and interpret various psychological assessment measures
• Prepare written evaluation reports with clinical impressions
• Determine readiness and complete profiles in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501
• Provide timely and succinct feedback to medical providers and service member's commander regarding assessment findings and recommendations
• Advise command on how to best support the soldier's behavioral health treatment plan to optimize treatment and return to duty
• Utilize in-house programs such as family readiness program, financial counselor, and integrated prevention programs; open and close cases as indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of equivalent case management and/or care coordination experience with acute and chronic behavioral health conditions
• Master's in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Expertise as dictated by the Clinical Licensing Board and application of substantial specialized knowledge in social work
• Experience working with clients with substance use disorders
• Specialized knowledge and understanding of psychological and emotional factors, physiological issues, diagnostic criteria, legal considerations, and co-occurrence of mental health disorders and substance use
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to behave in a professional manner with a focus on soldier care, integrating effectively with Readiness NCOs, Commanders, 1SGs, and Soldiers
• Experience working as a team to build connections, develop relationships, and coordinate care with soldiers and leaders, ensuring adequate follow-up as needed
• Dedication to fostering a positive work environment, going above and beyond standard expectations to accomplish the mission and provide exceptional care for soldiers
• Strong background in substance abuse disorder management with experience working with military populations

Schedule

• Full-time
• May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments or projects
• Expected travel time is less than 25%

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility, or hospital; environment is normally air-conditioned but conditions may vary
• Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgments
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients with differing functions, personalities, and abilities
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, latex, radiation, or other contaminants and safety issues
• May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients
• Highly social work environment with patients; can be stressful with a high emotional element
• Decisions made may substantially impact patients and their families

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 10 pounds
• Frequent use of hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse

It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

• Pay: $38 - 40 an hour
• Health and Wellness (H&W) allowance: $4.57/hour up to 40 hours per week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation & paid personal time
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Leave of absence