? Elevate Your Career at Holloman Air Force Base - Exciting Opportunities for Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Alamogordo, New Mexico! ? Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ready to make a significant impact? Holloman Air Force Base, nestled in the heart of Alamogordo, New Mexico, seeks resolute professionals to join the True North Program. As an integral part of our multidisciplinary Integrated Operational Support team, you will be embedded within an operational unit, delivering evidence-based treatment to foster resilience, enhance human performance, and boost unit effectiveness.
Your clinical and administrative duties will center on education and prevention, psychosocial assessment, intervention, and treatment. Holloman Air Force Base, home to the esteemed 49th Air Force Wing, is a cornerstone of America's defense infrastructure. Known for housing the world's longest and fastest test track, the 49th Wing is a hub of premier training and innovation.
Since 1942, Holloman has been a proud and active local community member, hosting the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, the F-16 Viper, and over 30 tenant units. We support approximately 21,000 Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees, DoD Civilians, and their family members. Located in the picturesque Tularosa Basin, flanked by the towering Sacramento and San Andreas Mountain ranges, Alamogordo is a city of wonders.
From the ethereal beauty of White Sands National Park to the historic charm of the Toy Train Depot & NM Museum of Space History, Alamogordo offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Enjoy year-round golf at Desert Lakes, explore local wineries and breweries, or take a short trip to the tranquil mountain village of Cloudcroft, where you can enjoy dining, shopping, and local art galleries amidst cool mountain air. With the vibrant cities of Las Cruces and El Paso just an hour's drive away, and a plethora of day trip options to desert areas, water bodies, mountains, ski resorts, horse racing tracks, casinos, and Native American Cultural centers, living and working in Southern New Mexico is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to a vital mission while enjoying Alamogordo's unique lifestyle. Apply today and join us in creating a resilient and effective future at Holloman Air Force Base! This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Salary Range is $86,962 - $113,047 based on experience.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives may be available. AFCS Benefits: Paid Time Off - 11 Federal Holidays each year - 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time - 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance - No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - Basic Benefits Plan - Social Security - Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)- U.S. Citizenship - Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education - Possess a 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 - Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - As a condition of employment, government civilian providers must meet all applicable credentialing requirements IAW local military treatment facility guidelines and be fully qualified to perform within the scope of their practice - Must have practiced as an independent licensed clinical social worker within past two years - Professional knowledge of social work practices, principles, theories, and administrative requirements to be able to apply them in a clinical or occupational setting. - Professional knowledge of evidence-based treatments for a full range of psychiatric disorders to plan and provide treatment to patients. - Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association to evaluate psychiatric disorders and apply professional diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of military organizations and culture and the unique stressors upon workers in an operational military workplace. - Knowledge of administration, scoring, and interpretation of select psychological and psycho-social measures to properly assess patient's and family's needs. Sophisticated understanding of behavioral risk management and ability to engage appropriate protections as needed when risk of harm to self or others is present.
- Ability to provide guidance and consultation services to medical professionals and military leaders, and facilitate referrals to military or community-based human service agencies and resources; eg, Protective Services or financial aid organizations. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.
com and sign up to Get Career Updates. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age